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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,870.69, 1,102,468.76 and 472,463.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,870.69, 1,102,468.76 and 472,463.51 is: 652,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,870.69 : 1,102,468.76 = 472,463.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,870.69/1,102,468.76 = 472,463.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,870.69x = 1,102,468.76 × 472,463.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,870.69x = 520,876,258,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,876,258,439.93/798,870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,015.73

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