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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,464.78, 1,192,721.24 and 539,611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,464.78, 1,192,721.24 and 539,611.76 is: 809,094.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,464.78 : 1,192,721.24 = 539,611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,464.78/1,192,721.24 = 539,611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,464.78x = 1,192,721.24 × 539,611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,464.78x = 643,606,407,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,606,407,505.78/795,464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,094.79

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