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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,569.38, 1,100,023.38 and 511,116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,569.38, 1,100,023.38 and 511,116.12 is: 704,941.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,569.38 : 1,100,023.38 = 511,116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,569.38/1,100,023.38 = 511,116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,569.38x = 1,100,023.38 × 511,116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,569.38x = 562,239,681,894.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,239,681,894.89/797,569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,941.41

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