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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,853.70, 1,196,780.55 and 545,911.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,853.70, 1,196,780.55 and 545,911.30 is: 818,866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,853.70 : 1,196,780.55 = 545,911.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,853.70/1,196,780.55 = 545,911.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,853.70x = 1,196,780.55 × 545,911.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,853.70x = 653,336,025,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,336,025,865.22/797,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,866.95

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