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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,131.14, 1,099,418.31 and 510,678.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,131.14, 1,099,418.31 and 510,678.42 is: 704,337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,131.14 : 1,099,418.31 = 510,678.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,131.14/1,099,418.31 = 510,678.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,131.14x = 1,099,418.31 × 510,678.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,131.14x = 561,449,205,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,449,205,469.87/797,131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,337.31

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