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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,556.88, 1,100,589.66 and 475,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,556.88, 1,100,589.66 and 475,259.80 is: 655,835.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,556.88 : 1,100,589.66 = 475,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,556.88/1,100,589.66 = 475,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,556.88x = 1,100,589.66 × 475,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,556.88x = 523,066,021,693.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,066,021,693.67/797,556.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,835.38

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