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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,637.16, 1,100,712.42 and 475,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,637.16, 1,100,712.42 and 475,180.24 is: 655,732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,637.16 : 1,100,712.42 = 475,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,637.16/1,100,712.42 = 475,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,637.16x = 1,100,712.42 × 475,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,637.16x = 523,036,791,906.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,036,791,906.58/797,637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,732.73

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