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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,243.32, 1,097,017.53 and 472,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,243.32, 1,097,017.53 and 472,724 is: 652,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,243.32 : 1,097,017.53 = 472,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,243.32/1,097,017.53 = 472,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,243.32x = 1,097,017.53 × 472,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,243.32x = 518,586,514,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,586,514,851.72/795,243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,110.49

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