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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,017, 1,097,023.72 and 537,454.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,017, 1,097,023.72 and 537,454.36 is: 741,619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,017 : 1,097,023.72 = 537,454.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,017/1,097,023.72 = 537,454.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,017x = 1,097,023.72 × 537,454.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,017x = 589,600,181,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,600,181,337.42/795,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,619.59

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