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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,147.71, 1,094,138.37 and 506,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,147.71, 1,094,138.37 and 506,366.40 is: 698,526.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,147.71 : 1,094,138.37 = 506,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,147.71/1,094,138.37 = 506,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,147.71x = 1,094,138.37 × 506,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,147.71x = 554,034,907,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,034,907,518.77/793,147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,526.77

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