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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,652.38, 1,101,166.63 and 615,956.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,652.38, 1,101,166.63 and 615,956.42 is: 850,333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,652.38 : 1,101,166.63 = 615,956.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,652.38/1,101,166.63 = 615,956.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,652.38x = 1,101,166.63 × 615,956.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,652.38x = 678,270,653,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,270,653,721.98/797,652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,333.65

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