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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,936.87, 1,093,774.79 and 536,845.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,936.87, 1,093,774.79 and 536,845.19 is: 741,457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,936.87 : 1,093,774.79 = 536,845.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,936.87/1,093,774.79 = 536,845.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,936.87x = 1,093,774.79 × 536,845.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,936.87x = 587,187,730,828.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,187,730,828.00/791,936.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,457.76

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