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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,461.28, 1,192,716 and 539,608.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,461.28, 1,192,716 and 539,608.26 is: 809,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,461.28 : 1,192,716 = 539,608.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,461.28/1,192,716 = 539,608.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,461.28x = 1,192,716 × 539,608.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,461.28x = 643,599,405,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,599,405,434.16/795,461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,089.55

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