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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,500.74, 1,196,749.10 and 531,447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,500.74, 1,196,749.10 and 531,447.94 is: 797,503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,500.74 : 1,196,749.10 = 531,447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,500.74/1,196,749.10 = 531,447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,500.74x = 1,196,749.10 × 531,447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,500.74x = 636,009,843,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,009,843,891.85/797,500.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,503.77

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