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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,271.13, 1,097,465.65 and 472,974.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,271.13, 1,097,465.65 and 472,974.15 is: 652,699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,271.13 : 1,097,465.65 = 472,974.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,271.13/1,097,465.65 = 472,974.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,271.13x = 1,097,465.65 × 472,974.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,271.13x = 519,072,882,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,072,882,962.95/795,271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,699.27

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