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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,654.99, 1,101,170.23 and 615,959.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,654.99, 1,101,170.23 and 615,959.03 is: 850,337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,654.99 : 1,101,170.23 = 615,959.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,654.99/1,101,170.23 = 615,959.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,654.99x = 1,101,170.23 × 615,959.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,654.99x = 678,275,738,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,275,738,150.03/797,654.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,337.24

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