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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,943.80, 1,093,784.54 and 536,852.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,943.80, 1,093,784.54 and 536,852.12 is: 741,467.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,943.80 : 1,093,784.54 = 536,852.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,943.80/1,093,784.54 = 536,852.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,943.80x = 1,093,784.54 × 536,852.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,943.80x = 587,200,549,172.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,200,549,172.43/791,943.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,467.45

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