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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,781.76, 1,102,461.21 and 472,081.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,781.76, 1,102,461.21 and 472,081.43 is: 651,556.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,781.76 : 1,102,461.21 = 472,081.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,781.76/1,102,461.21 = 472,081.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,781.76x = 1,102,461.21 × 472,081.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,781.76x = 520,451,464,536.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,451,464,536.33/798,781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,556.52

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