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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,931.96, 1,100,995.70 and 475,672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,931.96, 1,100,995.70 and 475,672.04 is: 656,337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,931.96 : 1,100,995.70 = 475,672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,931.96/1,100,995.70 = 475,672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,931.96x = 1,100,995.70 × 475,672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,931.96x = 523,712,870,650.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,712,870,650.23/797,931.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,337.75

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