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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,751.53, 1,093,519.40 and 536,659.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,751.53, 1,093,519.40 and 536,659.85 is: 741,202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,751.53 : 1,093,519.40 = 536,659.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,751.53/1,093,519.40 = 536,659.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,751.53x = 1,093,519.40 × 536,659.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,751.53x = 586,847,957,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,847,957,176.09/791,751.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,202.18

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