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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,555.88, 1,100,588.28 and 475,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,555.88, 1,100,588.28 and 475,258.80 is: 655,834.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,555.88 : 1,100,588.28 = 475,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,555.88/1,100,588.28 = 475,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,555.88x = 1,100,588.28 × 475,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,555.88x = 523,064,265,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,064,265,246.86/797,555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,834.00

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