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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,542.52, 1,099,986.36 and 511,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,542.52, 1,099,986.36 and 511,089.24 is: 704,904.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,542.52 : 1,099,986.36 = 511,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,542.52/1,099,986.36 = 511,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,542.52x = 1,099,986.36 × 511,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,542.52x = 562,191,192,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,191,192,742.77/797,542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,904.35

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