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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,294.24, 1,101,656.40 and 471,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,294.24, 1,101,656.40 and 471,618 is: 650,838.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,294.24 : 1,101,656.40 = 471,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,294.24/1,101,656.40 = 471,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,294.24x = 1,101,656.40 × 471,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,294.24x = 519,560,988,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,560,988,055.20/798,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,838.95

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