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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,327.28, 1,099,688.76 and 510,875.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,327.28, 1,099,688.76 and 510,875.28 is: 704,608.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,327.28 : 1,099,688.76 = 510,875.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,327.28/1,099,688.76 = 510,875.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,327.28x = 1,099,688.76 × 510,875.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,327.28x = 561,803,803,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,803,803,177.85/797,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,608.78

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