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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,173.56, 1,099,477.44 and 510,720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,173.56, 1,099,477.44 and 510,720.30 is: 704,395.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,173.56 : 1,099,477.44 = 510,720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,173.56/1,099,477.44 = 510,720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,173.56x = 1,099,477.44 × 510,720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,173.56x = 561,525,448,000.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,525,448,000.03/797,173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,395.47

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