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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,803.94, 1,093,591.82 and 536,712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,803.94, 1,093,591.82 and 536,712.26 is: 741,274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,803.94 : 1,093,591.82 = 536,712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,803.94/1,093,591.82 = 536,712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,803.94x = 1,093,591.82 × 536,712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,803.94x = 586,944,134,546.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,944,134,546.15/791,803.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,274.58

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