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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,261.44, 1,094,294.72 and 506,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,261.44, 1,094,294.72 and 506,480 is: 698,683.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,261.44 : 1,094,294.72 = 506,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,261.44/1,094,294.72 = 506,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,261.44x = 1,094,294.72 × 506,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,261.44x = 554,238,389,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,238,389,785.60/793,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,683.14

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