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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,993.40, 1,096,991.10 and 537,430.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,993.40, 1,096,991.10 and 537,430.61 is: 741,586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,993.40 : 1,096,991.10 = 537,430.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,993.40/1,096,991.10 = 537,430.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,993.40x = 1,096,991.10 × 537,430.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,993.40x = 589,556,598,780.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,556,598,780.05/794,993.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,586.78

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