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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,358.17, 1,097,231.67 and 472,885.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,358.17, 1,097,231.67 and 472,885.02 is: 652,365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,358.17 : 1,097,231.67 = 472,885.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,358.17/1,097,231.67 = 472,885.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,358.17x = 1,097,231.67 × 472,885.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,358.17x = 518,864,420,212.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,864,420,212.58/795,358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,365.74

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