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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,274.88, 1,097,470.80 and 472,977.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,274.88, 1,097,470.80 and 472,977.90 is: 652,704.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,274.88 : 1,097,470.80 = 472,977.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,274.88/1,097,470.80 = 472,977.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,274.88x = 1,097,470.80 × 472,977.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,274.88x = 519,079,434,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,079,434,295.32/795,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,704.43

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