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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,571.64, 1,100,451.96 and 470,892.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,571.64, 1,100,451.96 and 470,892.27 is: 649,715.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,571.64 : 1,100,451.96 = 470,892.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,571.64/1,100,451.96 = 470,892.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,571.64x = 1,100,451.96 × 470,892.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,571.64x = 518,194,326,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,194,326,036.12/797,571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,715.09

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