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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,123.84, 1,100,423.64 and 552,294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,123.84, 1,100,423.64 and 552,294.28 is: 762,438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,123.84 : 1,100,423.64 = 552,294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,123.84/1,100,423.64 = 552,294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,123.84x = 1,100,423.64 × 552,294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,123.84x = 607,757,681,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,757,681,948.78/797,123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,438.22

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