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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,758.88, 1,099,043.76 and 474,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,758.88, 1,099,043.76 and 474,253.60 is: 654,182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,758.88 : 1,099,043.76 = 474,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,758.88/1,099,043.76 = 474,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,758.88x = 1,099,043.76 × 474,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,758.88x = 521,225,459,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,225,459,737.54/796,758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,182.18

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