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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,561.86, 1,093,855.44 and 506,272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,561.86, 1,093,855.44 and 506,272.64 is: 698,732.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,561.86 : 1,093,855.44 = 506,272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,561.86/1,093,855.44 = 506,272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,561.86x = 1,093,855.44 × 506,272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,561.86x = 553,789,081,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,789,081,387.16/792,561.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,732.94

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