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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,264.08, 1,099,574.67 and 505,971.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,264.08, 1,099,574.67 and 505,971.32 is: 698,704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,264.08 : 1,099,574.67 = 505,971.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,264.08/1,099,574.67 = 505,971.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,264.08x = 1,099,574.67 × 505,971.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,264.08x = 556,353,247,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,353,247,218.46/796,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,704.44

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