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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,271.85, 1,101,446.46 and 507,777.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,271.85, 1,101,446.46 and 507,777.63 is: 700,625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,271.85 : 1,101,446.46 = 507,777.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,271.85/1,101,446.46 = 507,777.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,271.85x = 1,101,446.46 × 507,777.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,271.85x = 559,289,873,030.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,289,873,030.69/798,271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,625.83

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