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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,133.32, 1,096,159.38 and 508,422.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,133.32, 1,096,159.38 and 508,422.92 is: 701,787.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,133.32 : 1,096,159.38 = 508,422.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,133.32/1,096,159.38 = 508,422.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,133.32x = 1,096,159.38 × 508,422.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,133.32x = 557,312,552,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,312,552,764.99/794,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,787.14

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