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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,783.27, 1,102,460.48 and 472,082.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,783.27, 1,102,460.48 and 472,082.33 is: 651,556.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,783.27 : 1,102,460.48 = 472,082.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,783.27/1,102,460.48 = 472,082.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,783.27x = 1,102,460.48 × 472,082.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,783.27x = 520,452,112,131.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,452,112,131.32/798,783.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,556.10

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