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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,357.36, 1,100,375.34 and 487,310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,357.36, 1,100,375.34 and 487,310.16 is: 672,501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,357.36 : 1,100,375.34 = 487,310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,357.36/1,100,375.34 = 487,310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,357.36x = 1,100,375.34 × 487,310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,357.36x = 536,224,082,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,224,082,995.45/797,357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,501.58

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