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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,983.33, 1,102,310.49 and 472,227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,983.33, 1,102,310.49 and 472,227.77 is: 651,504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,983.33 : 1,102,310.49 = 472,227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,983.33/1,102,310.49 = 472,227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,983.33x = 1,102,310.49 × 472,227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,983.33x = 520,541,619,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,541,619,028.76/798,983.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,504.98

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