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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,651.34, 1,101,165.20 and 615,955.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,651.34, 1,101,165.20 and 615,955.38 is: 850,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,651.34 : 1,101,165.20 = 615,955.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,651.34/1,101,165.20 = 615,955.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,651.34x = 1,101,165.20 × 615,955.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,651.34x = 678,268,626,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,268,626,129.00/797,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,332.21

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