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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,941.96, 1,093,993.53 and 506,629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,941.96, 1,093,993.53 and 506,629.64 is: 698,978.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,941.96 : 1,093,993.53 = 506,629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,941.96/1,093,993.53 = 506,629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,941.96x = 1,093,993.53 × 506,629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,941.96x = 554,249,542,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,249,542,796.26/792,941.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,978.71

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