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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,911.92, 1,101,260.88 and 475,642.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,911.92, 1,101,260.88 and 475,642.56 is: 656,471.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,911.92 : 1,101,260.88 = 475,642.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,911.92/1,101,260.88 = 475,642.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,911.92x = 1,101,260.88 × 475,642.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,911.92x = 523,806,544,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,806,544,191.05/797,911.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,471.64

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