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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,748.92, 1,101,299.82 and 616,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,748.92, 1,101,299.82 and 616,052.96 is: 850,466.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,748.92 : 1,101,299.82 = 616,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,748.92/1,101,299.82 = 616,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,748.92x = 1,101,299.82 × 616,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,748.92x = 678,459,013,958.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,459,013,958.47/797,748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,466.85

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