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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,473.61, 1,097,789.72 and 468,800.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,473.61, 1,097,789.72 and 468,800.40 is: 646,965.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,473.61 : 1,097,789.72 = 468,800.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,473.61/1,097,789.72 = 468,800.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,473.61x = 1,097,789.72 × 468,800.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,473.61x = 514,644,265,137.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,644,265,137.84/795,473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,965.86

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