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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,988.66, 1,096,984.72 and 537,426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,988.66, 1,096,984.72 and 537,426.06 is: 741,580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,988.66 : 1,096,984.72 = 537,426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,988.66/1,096,984.72 = 537,426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,988.66x = 1,096,984.72 × 537,426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,988.66x = 589,548,172,507.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,548,172,507.89/794,988.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,580.61

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