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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,624.59, 1,099,189.85 and 470,040.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,624.59, 1,099,189.85 and 470,040.33 is: 648,565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,624.59 : 1,099,189.85 = 470,040.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,624.59/1,099,189.85 = 470,040.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,624.59x = 1,099,189.85 × 470,040.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,624.59x = 516,663,557,476.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,663,557,476.45/796,624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,565.92

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