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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,974.84, 1,100,209.26 and 511,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,974.84, 1,100,209.26 and 511,023.16 is: 704,574.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,974.84 : 1,100,209.26 = 511,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,974.84/1,100,209.26 = 511,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,974.84x = 1,100,209.26 × 511,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,974.84x = 562,232,412,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,232,412,706.46/797,974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,574.11

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