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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,558.38, 1,100,591.73 and 475,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,558.38, 1,100,591.73 and 475,261.30 is: 655,837.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,558.38 : 1,100,591.73 = 475,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,558.38/1,100,591.73 = 475,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,558.38x = 1,100,591.73 × 475,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,558.38x = 523,068,656,369.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,068,656,369.05/797,558.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,837.45

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