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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,206.88, 1,101,666 and 475,936.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,206.88, 1,101,666 and 475,936.80 is: 656,876.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,206.88 : 1,101,666 = 475,936.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,206.88/1,101,666 = 475,936.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,206.88x = 1,101,666 × 475,936.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,206.88x = 524,323,390,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,323,390,708.80/798,206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,876.56

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