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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,370.08, 1,101,723.12 and 475,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,370.08, 1,101,723.12 and 475,914 is: 656,744.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,370.08 : 1,101,723.12 = 475,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,370.08/1,101,723.12 = 475,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,370.08x = 1,101,723.12 × 475,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,370.08x = 524,325,456,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,325,456,931.68/798,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,744.87

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