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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,361.32, 1,099,867.14 and 556,205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,361.32, 1,099,867.14 and 556,205.88 is: 766,260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,361.32 : 1,099,867.14 = 556,205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,361.32/1,099,867.14 = 556,205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,361.32x = 1,099,867.14 × 556,205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,361.32x = 611,752,570,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,752,570,486.78/798,361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,260.28

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