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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,559.63, 1,100,593.46 and 475,262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,559.63, 1,100,593.46 and 475,262.55 is: 655,839.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,559.63 : 1,100,593.46 = 475,262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,559.63/1,100,593.46 = 475,262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,559.63x = 1,100,593.46 × 475,262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,559.63x = 523,070,851,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,070,851,936.61/797,559.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,839.18

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