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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,191.56, 1,099,502.28 and 510,738.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,191.56, 1,099,502.28 and 510,738.48 is: 704,420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,191.56 : 1,099,502.28 = 510,738.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,191.56/1,099,502.28 = 510,738.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,191.56x = 1,099,502.28 × 510,738.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,191.56x = 561,558,123,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,558,123,243.73/797,191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,420.56

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