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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,544.52, 1,099,989.12 and 511,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,544.52, 1,099,989.12 and 511,091.24 is: 704,907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,544.52 : 1,099,989.12 = 511,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,544.52/1,099,989.12 = 511,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,544.52x = 1,099,989.12 × 511,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,544.52x = 562,194,803,327.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,194,803,327.31/797,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,907.11

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