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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,707.40, 1,099,377.48 and 470,013.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,707.40, 1,099,377.48 and 470,013.52 is: 648,572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,707.40 : 1,099,377.48 = 470,013.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,707.40/1,099,377.48 = 470,013.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,707.40x = 1,099,377.48 × 470,013.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,707.40x = 516,722,279,183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,722,279,183.53/796,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,572.21

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