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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,668.52, 1,101,188.81 and 615,972.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,668.52, 1,101,188.81 and 615,972.56 is: 850,355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,668.52 : 1,101,188.81 = 615,972.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,668.52/1,101,188.81 = 615,972.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,668.52x = 1,101,188.81 × 615,972.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,668.52x = 678,302,087,259.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,302,087,259.19/797,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,355.84

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