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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,917.92, 1,101,269.16 and 475,648.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,917.92, 1,101,269.16 and 475,648.56 is: 656,479.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,917.92 : 1,101,269.16 = 475,648.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,917.92/1,101,269.16 = 475,648.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,917.92x = 1,101,269.16 × 475,648.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,917.92x = 523,817,090,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,817,090,126.41/797,917.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,479.92

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