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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,755.33, 1,093,544.83 and 505,952.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,755.33, 1,093,544.83 and 505,952.15 is: 697,921.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,755.33 : 1,093,544.83 = 505,952.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,755.33/1,093,544.83 = 505,952.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,755.33x = 1,093,544.83 × 505,952.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,755.33x = 553,281,357,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,281,357,859.89/792,755.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,921.97

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