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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,192.56, 1,099,503.66 and 510,739.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,192.56, 1,099,503.66 and 510,739.48 is: 704,421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,192.56 : 1,099,503.66 = 510,739.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,192.56/1,099,503.66 = 510,739.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,192.56x = 1,099,503.66 × 510,739.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,192.56x = 561,559,927,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,559,927,566.50/797,192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,421.94

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