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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,502.90, 1,099,931.94 and 511,049.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,502.90, 1,099,931.94 and 511,049.64 is: 704,849.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,502.90 : 1,099,931.94 = 511,049.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,502.90/1,099,931.94 = 511,049.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,502.90x = 1,099,931.94 × 511,049.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,502.90x = 562,119,821,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,119,821,961.50/797,502.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,849.88

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