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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,559.36, 1,100,009.68 and 511,106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,559.36, 1,100,009.68 and 511,106.16 is: 704,927.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,559.36 : 1,100,009.68 = 511,106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,559.36/1,100,009.68 = 511,106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,559.36x = 1,100,009.68 × 511,106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,559.36x = 562,221,723,507.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,221,723,507.63/797,559.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,927.75

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