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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,752.83, 1,093,541.39 and 505,949.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,752.83, 1,093,541.39 and 505,949.65 is: 697,918.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,752.83 : 1,093,541.39 = 505,949.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,752.83/1,093,541.39 = 505,949.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,752.83x = 1,093,541.39 × 505,949.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,752.83x = 553,276,881,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,276,881,001.27/792,752.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,918.52

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