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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,271.12, 1,097,465.64 and 472,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,271.12, 1,097,465.64 and 472,974.16 is: 652,699.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,271.12 : 1,097,465.64 = 472,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,271.12/1,097,465.64 = 472,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,271.12x = 1,097,465.64 × 472,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,271.12x = 519,072,889,207.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,072,889,207.86/795,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,699.28

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