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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,371.08, 1,101,724.50 and 475,915

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,371.08, 1,101,724.50 and 475,915 is: 656,746.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,371.08 : 1,101,724.50 = 475,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,371.08/1,101,724.50 = 475,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,371.08x = 1,101,724.50 × 475,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,371.08x = 524,327,215,417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,327,215,417.50/798,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,746.25

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