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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,731.74, 1,091,370.77 and 536,164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,731.74, 1,091,370.77 and 536,164.94 is: 740,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,731.74 : 1,091,370.77 = 536,164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,731.74/1,091,370.77 = 536,164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,731.74x = 1,091,370.77 × 536,164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,731.74x = 585,154,735,277.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,154,735,277.13/790,731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,016.76

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