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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,965.68, 1,101,594.18 and 507,869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,965.68, 1,101,594.18 and 507,869.24 is: 701,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,965.68 : 1,101,594.18 = 507,869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,965.68/1,101,594.18 = 507,869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,965.68x = 1,101,594.18 × 507,869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,965.68x = 559,465,798,721.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,465,798,721.27/797,965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,115.12

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