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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,761.88, 1,099,047.90 and 474,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,761.88, 1,099,047.90 and 474,256.60 is: 654,186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,761.88 : 1,099,047.90 = 474,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,761.88/1,099,047.90 = 474,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,761.88x = 1,099,047.90 × 474,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,761.88x = 521,230,720,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,230,720,291.14/796,761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,186.32

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