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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,617.96, 1,101,962.80 and 471,885.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,617.96, 1,101,962.80 and 471,885.54 is: 651,125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,617.96 : 1,101,962.80 = 471,885.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,617.96/1,101,962.80 = 471,885.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,617.96x = 1,101,962.80 × 471,885.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,617.96x = 520,000,309,758.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,000,309,758.20/798,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,125.24

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