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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,559.38, 1,100,593.11 and 475,262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,559.38, 1,100,593.11 and 475,262.30 is: 655,838.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,559.38 : 1,100,593.11 = 475,262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,559.38/1,100,593.11 = 475,262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,559.38x = 1,100,593.11 × 475,262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,559.38x = 523,070,412,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,070,412,822.75/797,559.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,838.83

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