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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,364.18, 1,096,473.34 and 507,885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,364.18, 1,096,473.34 and 507,885.40 is: 701,042.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,364.18 : 1,096,473.34 = 507,885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,364.18/1,096,473.34 = 507,885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,364.18x = 1,096,473.34 × 507,885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,364.18x = 556,882,800,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,882,800,875.24/794,364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,042.19

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