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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,770.04, 1,093,565.13 and 505,966.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,770.04, 1,093,565.13 and 505,966.86 is: 697,942.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,770.04 : 1,093,565.13 = 505,966.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,770.04/1,093,565.13 = 505,966.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,770.04x = 1,093,565.13 × 505,966.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,770.04x = 553,307,715,031.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,307,715,031.59/792,770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,942.26

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