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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,297.58, 1,100,537.28 and 475,108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,297.58, 1,100,537.28 and 475,108.74 is: 655,808.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,297.58 : 1,100,537.28 = 475,108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,297.58/1,100,537.28 = 475,108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,297.58x = 1,100,537.28 × 475,108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,297.58x = 522,874,880,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,874,880,423.83/797,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,808.94

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