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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,167.53, 1,098,801.95 and 473,878.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,167.53, 1,098,801.95 and 473,878.65 is: 654,006.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,167.53 : 1,098,801.95 = 473,878.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,167.53/1,098,801.95 = 473,878.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,167.53x = 1,098,801.95 × 473,878.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,167.53x = 520,698,784,683.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,698,784,683.37/796,167.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,006.56

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