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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,492.50, 1,192,762.86 and 539,639.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,492.50, 1,192,762.86 and 539,639.54 is: 809,136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,492.50 : 1,192,762.86 = 539,639.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,492.50/1,192,762.86 = 539,639.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,492.50x = 1,192,762.86 × 539,639.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,492.50x = 643,662,001,099.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,662,001,099.49/795,492.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,136.48

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