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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,561.38, 1,100,595.87 and 475,264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,561.38, 1,100,595.87 and 475,264.30 is: 655,841.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,561.38 : 1,100,595.87 = 475,264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,561.38/1,100,595.87 = 475,264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,561.38x = 1,100,595.87 × 475,264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,561.38x = 523,073,925,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,073,925,738.44/797,561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,841.59

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