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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,984.83, 1,102,312.56 and 472,229.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,984.83, 1,102,312.56 and 472,229.27 is: 651,507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,984.83 : 1,102,312.56 = 472,229.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,984.83/1,102,312.56 = 472,229.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,984.83x = 1,102,312.56 × 472,229.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,984.83x = 520,544,250,009.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,544,250,009.07/798,984.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,507.05

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