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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,753.58, 1,093,542.42 and 505,950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,753.58, 1,093,542.42 and 505,950.40 is: 697,919.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,753.58 : 1,093,542.42 = 505,950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,753.58/1,093,542.42 = 505,950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,753.58x = 1,093,542.42 × 505,950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,753.58x = 553,278,224,815.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,278,224,815.97/792,753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,919.55

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