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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,653.88, 1,101,168.71 and 615,957.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,653.88, 1,101,168.71 and 615,957.92 is: 850,335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,653.88 : 1,101,168.71 = 615,957.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,653.88/1,101,168.71 = 615,957.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,653.88x = 1,101,168.71 × 615,957.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,653.88x = 678,273,579,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,273,579,595.05/797,653.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,335.72

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