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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,362.32, 1,099,868.52 and 556,206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,362.32, 1,099,868.52 and 556,206.88 is: 766,261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,362.32 : 1,099,868.52 = 556,206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,362.32/1,099,868.52 = 556,206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,362.32x = 1,099,868.52 × 556,206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,362.32x = 611,754,437,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,754,437,919.42/798,362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,261.66

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