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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,934.63, 1,191,950.39 and 542,520.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,934.63, 1,191,950.39 and 542,520.98 is: 813,473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,934.63 : 1,191,950.39 = 542,520.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,934.63/1,191,950.39 = 542,520.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,934.63x = 1,191,950.39 × 542,520.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,934.63x = 646,658,085,021.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,658,085,021.83/794,934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,473.29

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