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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,503.90, 1,099,933.32 and 511,050.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,503.90, 1,099,933.32 and 511,050.64 is: 704,851.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,503.90 : 1,099,933.32 = 511,050.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,503.90/1,099,933.32 = 511,050.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,503.90x = 1,099,933.32 × 511,050.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,503.90x = 562,121,627,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,121,627,143.33/797,503.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,851.26

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