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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,167.46, 1,099,743.85 and 506,623.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,167.46, 1,099,743.85 and 506,623.31 is: 698,919.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,167.46 : 1,099,743.85 = 506,623.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,167.46/1,099,743.85 = 506,623.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,167.46x = 1,099,743.85 × 506,623.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,167.46x = 557,155,868,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,155,868,697.74/797,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,919.49

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