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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,547.92, 1,097,664.54 and 468,873.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,547.92, 1,097,664.54 and 468,873.96 is: 646,933.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,547.92 : 1,097,664.54 = 468,873.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,547.92/1,097,664.54 = 468,873.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,547.92x = 1,097,664.54 × 468,873.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,547.92x = 514,666,319,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,666,319,621.38/795,547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,933.15

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