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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,498.97, 1,099,926.54 and 511,045.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,498.97, 1,099,926.54 and 511,045.71 is: 704,844.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,498.97 : 1,099,926.54 = 511,045.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,498.97/1,099,926.54 = 511,045.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,498.97x = 1,099,926.54 × 511,045.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,498.97x = 562,112,735,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,112,735,457.42/797,498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,844.47

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