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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,755.46, 1,093,545 and 505,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,755.46, 1,093,545 and 505,952.28 is: 697,922.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,755.46 : 1,093,545 = 505,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,755.46/1,093,545 = 505,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,755.46x = 1,093,545 × 505,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,755.46x = 553,281,586,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,281,586,032.60/792,755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,922.14

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