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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,152.70, 1,098,618.42 and 473,810.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,152.70, 1,098,618.42 and 473,810.77 is: 653,815.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,152.70 : 1,098,618.42 = 473,810.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,152.70/1,098,618.42 = 473,810.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,152.70x = 1,098,618.42 × 473,810.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,152.70x = 520,537,239,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,537,239,516.38/796,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,815.83

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