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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,754.83, 1,093,544.14 and 505,951.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,754.83, 1,093,544.14 and 505,951.65 is: 697,921.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,754.83 : 1,093,544.14 = 505,951.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,754.83/1,093,544.14 = 505,951.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,754.83x = 1,093,544.14 × 505,951.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,754.83x = 553,280,461,980.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,280,461,980.83/792,754.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,921.28

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