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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,377.94, 1,097,258.58 and 472,904.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,377.94, 1,097,258.58 and 472,904.52 is: 652,392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,377.94 : 1,097,258.58 = 472,904.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,377.94/1,097,258.58 = 472,904.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,377.94x = 1,097,258.58 × 472,904.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,377.94x = 518,898,542,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,898,542,090.78/795,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,392.42

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