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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,929.48, 1,093,976.35 and 506,617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,929.48, 1,093,976.35 and 506,617.16 is: 698,961.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,929.48 : 1,093,976.35 = 506,617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,929.48/1,093,976.35 = 506,617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,929.48x = 1,093,976.35 × 506,617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,929.48x = 554,227,184,807.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,227,184,807.74/792,929.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,961.51

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