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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,001.52, 1,099,988.76 and 491,257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,001.52, 1,099,988.76 and 491,257.84 is: 678,013.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,001.52 : 1,099,988.76 = 491,257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,001.52/1,099,988.76 = 491,257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,001.52x = 1,099,988.76 × 491,257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,001.52x = 540,378,102,261.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,378,102,261.88/797,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,013.89

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