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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,774.54, 1,093,571.34 and 505,971.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,774.54, 1,093,571.34 and 505,971.36 is: 697,948.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,774.54 : 1,093,571.34 = 505,971.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,774.54/1,093,571.34 = 505,971.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,774.54x = 1,093,571.34 × 505,971.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,774.54x = 553,315,778,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,315,778,156.82/792,774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,948.47

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