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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,637.06, 1,098,002.94 and 489,889.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,637.06, 1,098,002.94 and 489,889.86 is: 676,062.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,637.06 : 1,098,002.94 = 489,889.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,637.06/1,098,002.94 = 489,889.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,637.06x = 1,098,002.94 × 489,889.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,637.06x = 537,900,503,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,900,503,357.22/795,637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,062.65

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