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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,617.27, 1,098,829.67 and 474,086.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,617.27, 1,098,829.67 and 474,086.61 is: 653,940.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,617.27 : 1,098,829.67 = 474,086.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,617.27/1,098,829.67 = 474,086.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,617.27x = 1,098,829.67 × 474,086.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,617.27x = 520,940,430,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,940,430,847.29/796,617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,940.67

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