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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,668.21, 1,101,188.37 and 615,972.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,668.21, 1,101,188.37 and 615,972.25 is: 850,355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,668.21 : 1,101,188.37 = 615,972.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,668.21/1,101,188.37 = 615,972.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,668.21x = 1,101,188.37 × 615,972.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,668.21x = 678,301,477,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,301,477,499.66/797,668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,355.41

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