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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,305.24, 1,101,671.58 and 471,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,305.24, 1,101,671.58 and 471,629 is: 650,854.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,305.24 : 1,101,671.58 = 471,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,305.24/1,101,671.58 = 471,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,305.24x = 1,101,671.58 × 471,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,305.24x = 519,580,265,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,580,265,603.82/798,305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,854.13

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