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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,867.40, 1,101,781.41 and 593,843.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,867.40, 1,101,781.41 and 593,843.79 is: 820,043.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,867.40 : 1,101,781.41 = 593,843.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,867.40/1,101,781.41 = 593,843.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,867.40x = 1,101,781.41 × 593,843.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,867.40x = 654,286,048,265.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,286,048,265.94/797,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,043.59

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