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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,752.46, 1,093,540.87 and 505,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,752.46, 1,093,540.87 and 505,949.28 is: 697,918.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,752.46 : 1,093,540.87 = 505,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,752.46/1,093,540.87 = 505,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,752.46x = 1,093,540.87 × 505,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,752.46x = 553,276,215,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,276,215,827.07/792,752.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,918.01

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