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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,263.08, 1,099,573.29 and 505,970.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,263.08, 1,099,573.29 and 505,970.32 is: 698,703.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,263.08 : 1,099,573.29 = 505,970.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,263.08/1,099,573.29 = 505,970.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,263.08x = 1,099,573.29 × 505,970.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,263.08x = 556,351,445,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,351,445,390.89/796,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,703.06

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