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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,897.08, 1,093,784.65 and 487,042.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,897.08, 1,093,784.65 and 487,042.39 is: 671,864.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,897.08 : 1,093,784.65 = 487,042.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,897.08/1,093,784.65 = 487,042.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,897.08x = 1,093,784.65 × 487,042.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,897.08x = 532,719,495,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,719,495,361.89/792,897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,864.62

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