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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,281.95, 1,090,884.56 and 500,748.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,281.95, 1,090,884.56 and 500,748.99 is: 690,347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,281.95 : 1,090,884.56 = 500,748.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,281.95/1,090,884.56 = 500,748.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,281.95x = 1,090,884.56 × 500,748.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,281.95x = 546,259,339,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,259,339,122.85/791,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,347.28

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