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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,023.89, 1,194,206.90 and 572,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,023.89, 1,194,206.90 and 572,047.20 is: 857,116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,023.89 : 1,194,206.90 = 572,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,023.89/1,194,206.90 = 572,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,023.89x = 1,194,206.90 × 572,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,023.89x = 683,142,710,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,142,710,505.44/797,023.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,116.98

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