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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,378.22, 1,102,157.40 and 508,278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,378.22, 1,102,157.40 and 508,278.19 is: 701,675.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,378.22 : 1,102,157.40 = 508,278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,378.22/1,102,157.40 = 508,278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,378.22x = 1,102,157.40 × 508,278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,378.22x = 560,202,568,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,202,568,367.11/798,378.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,675.66

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