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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,362.74, 1,196,044.11 and 547,286.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,362.74, 1,196,044.11 and 547,286.58 is: 820,929.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,362.74 : 1,196,044.11 = 547,286.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,362.74/1,196,044.11 = 547,286.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,362.74x = 1,196,044.11 × 547,286.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,362.74x = 654,578,890,491.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,578,890,491.04/797,362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,929.87

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