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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,644.17, 1,097,225.70 and 534,589.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,644.17, 1,097,225.70 and 534,589.82 is: 737,221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,644.17 : 1,097,225.70 = 534,589.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,644.17/1,097,225.70 = 534,589.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,644.17x = 1,097,225.70 × 534,589.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,644.17x = 586,565,692,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,565,692,258.03/795,644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,221.13

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