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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,789.28, 1,096,254 and 539,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,789.28, 1,096,254 and 539,697.60 is: 744,405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,789.28 : 1,096,254 = 539,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,789.28/1,096,254 = 539,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,789.28x = 1,096,254 × 539,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,789.28x = 591,645,652,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,645,652,790.40/794,789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,405.68

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