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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,623.05, 1,097,983.59 and 489,875.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,623.05, 1,097,983.59 and 489,875.83 is: 676,043.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,623.05 : 1,097,983.59 = 489,875.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,623.05/1,097,983.59 = 489,875.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,623.05x = 1,097,983.59 × 489,875.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,623.05x = 537,875,619,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,875,619,732.67/795,623.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,043.29

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