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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,029.60, 1,196,926.80 and 562,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,029.60, 1,196,926.80 and 562,021.60 is: 844,007.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,029.60 : 1,196,926.80 = 562,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,029.60/1,196,926.80 = 562,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,029.60x = 1,196,926.80 × 562,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,029.60x = 672,698,715,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,698,715,218.88/797,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,007.19

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