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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,263.70, 1,099,574.15 and 505,970.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,263.70, 1,099,574.15 and 505,970.94 is: 698,703.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,263.70 : 1,099,574.15 = 505,970.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,263.70/1,099,574.15 = 505,970.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,263.70x = 1,099,574.15 × 505,970.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,263.70x = 556,352,569,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,352,569,024.14/796,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,703.92

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