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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,546.80, 1,100,983.14 and 491,677.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,546.80, 1,100,983.14 and 491,677.84 is: 678,742.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,546.80 : 1,100,983.14 = 491,677.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,546.80/1,100,983.14 = 491,677.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,546.80x = 1,100,983.14 × 491,677.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,546.80x = 541,329,012,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,329,012,151.62/797,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,742.63

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