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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,874.91, 1,098,402.59 and 469,261.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,874.91, 1,098,402.59 and 469,261.85 is: 647,637.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,874.91 : 1,098,402.59 = 469,261.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,874.91/1,098,402.59 = 469,261.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,874.91x = 1,098,402.59 × 469,261.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,874.91x = 515,438,427,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,438,427,109.33/795,874.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,637.49

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