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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,657.70, 1,098,031.40 and 489,910.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,657.70, 1,098,031.40 and 489,910.50 is: 676,091.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,657.70 : 1,098,031.40 = 489,910.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,657.70/1,098,031.40 = 489,910.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,657.70x = 1,098,031.40 × 489,910.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,657.70x = 537,937,112,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,937,112,189.70/795,657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,091.13

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