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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,227.76, 1,099,898.30 and 510,905.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,227.76, 1,099,898.30 and 510,905.72 is: 704,873.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,227.76 : 1,099,898.30 = 510,905.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,227.76/1,099,898.30 = 510,905.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,227.76x = 1,099,898.30 × 510,905.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,227.76x = 561,944,324,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,944,324,834.26/797,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,873.01

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