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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,273.85, 1,101,449.22 and 507,779.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,273.85, 1,101,449.22 and 507,779.63 is: 700,628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,273.85 : 1,101,449.22 = 507,779.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,273.85/1,101,449.22 = 507,779.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,273.85x = 1,101,449.22 × 507,779.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,273.85x = 559,293,477,395.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,293,477,395.39/798,273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,628.58

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