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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,535.51, 1,099,976.72 and 511,082.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,535.51, 1,099,976.72 and 511,082.25 is: 704,894.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,535.51 : 1,099,976.72 = 511,082.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,535.51/1,099,976.72 = 511,082.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,535.51x = 1,099,976.72 × 511,082.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,535.51x = 562,178,577,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,178,577,005.22/797,535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,894.73

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