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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,464, 1,095,080.16 and 491,703.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,464, 1,095,080.16 and 491,703.36 is: 678,612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,464 : 1,095,080.16 = 491,703.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,464/1,095,080.16 = 491,703.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,464x = 1,095,080.16 × 491,703.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,464x = 538,454,594,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,454,594,141.34/793,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,612.51

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