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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,998.53, 1,094,997.49 and 531,581.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,998.53, 1,094,997.49 and 531,581.54 is: 797,372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,998.53 : 1,094,997.49 = 531,581.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,998.53/1,094,997.49 = 531,581.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,998.53x = 1,094,997.49 × 531,581.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,998.53x = 582,080,445,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,080,445,226.39/729,998.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,372.08

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