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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,636.16, 1,100,711.04 and 475,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,636.16, 1,100,711.04 and 475,179.24 is: 655,731.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,636.16 : 1,100,711.04 = 475,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,636.16/1,100,711.04 = 475,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,636.16x = 1,100,711.04 × 475,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,636.16x = 523,035,035,446.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,035,035,446.81/797,636.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,731.35

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