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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,572.80, 1,100,453.55 and 470,893.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,572.80, 1,100,453.55 and 470,893.43 is: 649,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,572.80 : 1,100,453.55 = 470,893.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,572.80/1,100,453.55 = 470,893.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,572.80x = 1,100,453.55 × 470,893.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,572.80x = 518,196,352,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,196,352,412.59/797,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,716.68

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