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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,488.84, 1,093,347.60 and 520,703.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,488.84, 1,093,347.60 and 520,703.06 is: 718,381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,488.84 : 1,093,347.60 = 520,703.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,488.84/1,093,347.60 = 520,703.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,488.84x = 1,093,347.60 × 520,703.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,488.84x = 569,309,440,963.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,309,440,963.66/792,488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,381.65

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