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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,711.40, 1,099,383 and 470,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,711.40, 1,099,383 and 470,017.52 is: 648,577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,711.40 : 1,099,383 = 470,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,711.40/1,099,383 = 470,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,711.40x = 1,099,383 × 470,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,711.40x = 516,729,271,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,729,271,190.16/796,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,577.73

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