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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,554.88, 1,100,586.90 and 475,257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,554.88, 1,100,586.90 and 475,257.80 is: 655,832.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,554.88 : 1,100,586.90 = 475,257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,554.88/1,100,586.90 = 475,257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,554.88x = 1,100,586.90 × 475,257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,554.88x = 523,062,508,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,062,508,802.82/797,554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,832.62

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