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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,695.16, 1,092,656.06 and 501,333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,695.16, 1,092,656.06 and 501,333.24 is: 691,913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,695.16 : 1,092,656.06 = 501,333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,695.16/1,092,656.06 = 501,333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,695.16x = 1,092,656.06 × 501,333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,695.16x = 547,784,802,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,784,802,765.43/791,695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,913.80

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