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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,300.24, 1,101,664.68 and 471,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,300.24, 1,101,664.68 and 471,624 is: 650,847.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,300.24 : 1,101,664.68 = 471,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,300.24/1,101,664.68 = 471,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,300.24x = 1,101,664.68 × 471,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,300.24x = 519,571,503,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,571,503,040.32/798,300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,847.23

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