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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,272.94, 1,097,115.03 and 472,800.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,272.94, 1,097,115.03 and 472,800.06 is: 652,249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,272.94 : 1,097,115.03 = 472,800.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,272.94/1,097,115.03 = 472,800.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,272.94x = 1,097,115.03 × 472,800.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,272.94x = 518,716,052,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,716,052,010.90/795,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,249.09

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