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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,939.19, 1,093,989.74 and 506,626.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,939.19, 1,093,989.74 and 506,626.87 is: 698,974.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,939.19 : 1,093,989.74 = 506,626.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,939.19/1,093,989.74 = 506,626.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,939.19x = 1,093,989.74 × 506,626.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,939.19x = 554,244,597,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,244,597,788.31/792,939.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,974.91

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