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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,472.26, 1,092,179.90 and 504,961.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,472.26, 1,092,179.90 and 504,961.59 is: 696,813.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,472.26 : 1,092,179.90 = 504,961.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,472.26/1,092,179.90 = 504,961.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,472.26x = 1,092,179.90 × 504,961.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,472.26x = 551,508,904,228.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,508,904,228.12/791,472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,813.94

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