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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,018.49, 1,098,359.57 and 469,433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,018.49, 1,098,359.57 and 469,433.96 is: 647,732.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,018.49 : 1,098,359.57 = 469,433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,018.49/1,098,359.57 = 469,433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,018.49x = 1,098,359.57 × 469,433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,018.49x = 515,607,276,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,607,276,957.20/796,018.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,732.79

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