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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,164.52, 1,101,609 and 475,895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,164.52, 1,101,609 and 475,895.04 is: 656,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,164.52 : 1,101,609 = 475,895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,164.52/1,101,609 = 475,895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,164.52x = 1,101,609 × 475,895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,164.52x = 524,250,259,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,250,259,119.36/798,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,819.80

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