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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,692.28, 1,101,221.85 and 615,996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,692.28, 1,101,221.85 and 615,996.32 is: 850,388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,692.28 : 1,101,221.85 = 615,996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,692.28/1,101,221.85 = 615,996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,692.28x = 1,101,221.85 × 615,996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,692.28x = 678,348,601,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,348,601,597.48/797,692.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,388.83

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