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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,069.52, 1,195,862.76 and 477,171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,069.52, 1,195,862.76 and 477,171.56 is: 715,912.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,069.52 : 1,195,862.76 = 477,171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,069.52/1,195,862.76 = 477,171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,069.52x = 1,195,862.76 × 477,171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,069.52x = 570,631,692,755.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,631,692,755.79/797,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,912.07

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