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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,857.43, 1,100,892.59 and 475,597.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,857.43, 1,100,892.59 and 475,597.61 is: 656,234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,857.43 : 1,100,892.59 = 475,597.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,857.43/1,100,892.59 = 475,597.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,857.43x = 1,100,892.59 × 475,597.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,857.43x = 523,581,880,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,581,880,355.24/797,857.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,234.89

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