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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,499.74, 1,196,747.60 and 531,446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,499.74, 1,196,747.60 and 531,446.94 is: 797,502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,499.74 : 1,196,747.60 = 531,446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,499.74/1,196,747.60 = 531,446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,499.74x = 1,196,747.60 × 531,446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,499.74x = 636,007,847,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,007,847,315.11/797,499.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,502.26

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