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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,855.68, 1,096,336.80 and 488,529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,855.68, 1,096,336.80 and 488,529.88 is: 673,824.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,855.68 : 1,096,336.80 = 488,529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,855.68/1,096,336.80 = 488,529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,855.68x = 1,096,336.80 × 488,529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,855.68x = 535,593,285,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,593,285,343.58/794,855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,824.57

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