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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,176.65, 1,099,756.53 and 506,632.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,176.65, 1,099,756.53 and 506,632.50 is: 698,932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,176.65 : 1,099,756.53 = 506,632.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,176.65/1,099,756.53 = 506,632.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,176.65x = 1,099,756.53 × 506,632.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,176.65x = 557,172,400,185.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,172,400,185.23/797,176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,932.16

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