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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,871.33, 1,102,469.65 and 472,464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,871.33, 1,102,469.65 and 472,464.15 is: 652,016.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,871.33 : 1,102,469.65 = 472,464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,871.33/1,102,469.65 = 472,464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,871.33x = 1,102,469.65 × 472,464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,871.33x = 520,877,380,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,877,380,772.63/798,871.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,016.61

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