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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,703.40, 1,099,371.96 and 470,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,703.40, 1,099,371.96 and 470,009.52 is: 648,566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,703.40 : 1,099,371.96 = 470,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,703.40/1,099,371.96 = 470,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,703.40x = 1,099,371.96 × 470,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,703.40x = 516,715,287,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,715,287,221.06/796,703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,566.69

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