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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,362.68, 1,100,365.65 and 475,086.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,362.68, 1,100,365.65 and 475,086.36 is: 655,622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,362.68 : 1,100,365.65 = 475,086.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,362.68/1,100,365.65 = 475,086.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,362.68x = 1,100,365.65 × 475,086.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,362.68x = 522,768,711,327.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,768,711,327.53/797,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,622.25

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