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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,859.30, 1,100,895.20 and 475,599.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,859.30, 1,100,895.20 and 475,599.46 is: 656,237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,859.30 : 1,100,895.20 = 475,599.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,859.30/1,100,895.20 = 475,599.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,859.30x = 1,100,895.20 × 475,599.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,859.30x = 523,585,162,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,585,162,636.59/797,859.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,237.46

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