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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,888.83, 1,093,708.72 and 536,797.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,888.83, 1,093,708.72 and 536,797.15 is: 741,391.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,888.83 : 1,093,708.72 = 536,797.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,888.83/1,093,708.72 = 536,797.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,888.83x = 1,093,708.72 × 536,797.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,888.83x = 587,099,720,151.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,099,720,151.69/791,888.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,391.59

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