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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,753.08, 1,093,541.73 and 505,949.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,753.08, 1,093,541.73 and 505,949.90 is: 697,918.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,753.08 : 1,093,541.73 = 505,949.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,753.08/1,093,541.73 = 505,949.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,753.08x = 1,093,541.73 × 505,949.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,753.08x = 553,277,328,939.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,277,328,939.33/792,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,918.86

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