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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,284.81, 1,100,700.66 and 552,625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,284.81, 1,100,700.66 and 552,625.12 is: 762,932.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,284.81 : 1,100,700.66 = 552,625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,284.81/1,100,700.66 = 552,625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,284.81x = 1,100,700.66 × 552,625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,284.81x = 608,274,834,316.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,274,834,316.58/797,284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,932.93

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