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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,589.24, 1,093,779.33 and 465,814.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,589.24, 1,093,779.33 and 465,814.49 is: 642,827.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,589.24 : 1,093,779.33 = 465,814.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,589.24/1,093,779.33 = 465,814.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,589.24x = 1,093,779.33 × 465,814.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,589.24x = 509,498,260,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,498,260,776.49/792,589.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,827.63

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