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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,516.95, 1,098,691.25 and 473,986.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,516.95, 1,098,691.25 and 473,986.29 is: 653,802.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,516.95 : 1,098,691.25 = 473,986.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,516.95/1,098,691.25 = 473,986.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,516.95x = 1,098,691.25 × 473,986.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,516.95x = 520,764,587,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,764,587,073.03/796,516.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,802.27

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