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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,312.58, 1,100,557.98 and 475,123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,312.58, 1,100,557.98 and 475,123.74 is: 655,829.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,312.58 : 1,100,557.98 = 475,123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,312.58/1,100,557.98 = 475,123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,312.58x = 1,100,557.98 × 475,123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,312.58x = 522,901,223,544.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,901,223,544.45/797,312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,829.64

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