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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,572.64, 1,100,453.34 and 470,893.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,572.64, 1,100,453.34 and 470,893.27 is: 649,716.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,572.64 : 1,100,453.34 = 470,893.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,572.64/1,100,453.34 = 470,893.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,572.64x = 1,100,453.34 × 470,893.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,572.64x = 518,196,071,755.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,196,071,755.02/797,572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,716.46

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