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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,610.52, 1,098,820.17 and 474,079.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,610.52, 1,098,820.17 and 474,079.86 is: 653,931.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,610.52 : 1,098,820.17 = 474,079.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,610.52/1,098,820.17 = 474,079.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,610.52x = 1,098,820.17 × 474,079.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,610.52x = 520,928,512,358.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,928,512,358.78/796,610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,931.25

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