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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,589.63, 1,100,779.47 and 507,228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,589.63, 1,100,779.47 and 507,228.62 is: 700,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,589.63 : 1,100,779.47 = 507,228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,589.63/1,100,779.47 = 507,228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,589.63x = 1,100,779.47 × 507,228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,589.63x = 558,346,845,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,346,845,988.53/797,589.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,042.76

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