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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,223.01, 1,099,517.99 and 505,930.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,223.01, 1,099,517.99 and 505,930.19 is: 698,647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,223.01 : 1,099,517.99 = 505,930.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,223.01/1,099,517.99 = 505,930.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,223.01x = 1,099,517.99 × 505,930.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,223.01x = 556,279,345,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,279,345,589.12/796,223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,647.66

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