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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,140.82, 1,096,169.73 and 508,430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,140.82, 1,096,169.73 and 508,430.42 is: 701,797.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,140.82 : 1,096,169.73 = 508,430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,140.82/1,096,169.73 = 508,430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,140.82x = 1,096,169.73 × 508,430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,140.82x = 557,326,036,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,326,036,215.19/794,140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,797.49

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