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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,460.18, 1,099,659 and 525,180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,460.18, 1,099,659 and 525,180.30 is: 724,198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,460.18 : 1,099,659 = 525,180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,460.18/1,099,659 = 525,180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,460.18x = 1,099,659 × 525,180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,460.18x = 577,519,243,517.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,519,243,517.70/797,460.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,198.22

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