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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,961.60, 1,100,947.14 and 525,931.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,961.60, 1,100,947.14 and 525,931.74 is: 725,627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,961.60 : 1,100,947.14 = 525,931.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,961.60/1,100,947.14 = 525,931.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,961.60x = 1,100,947.14 × 525,931.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,961.60x = 579,023,044,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,023,044,988.22/797,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,627.71

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