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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,268.13, 1,097,461.51 and 472,971.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,268.13, 1,097,461.51 and 472,971.15 is: 652,695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,268.13 : 1,097,461.51 = 472,971.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,268.13/1,097,461.51 = 472,971.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,268.13x = 1,097,461.51 × 472,971.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,268.13x = 519,067,631,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,067,631,283.01/795,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,695.13

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