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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,658.17, 1,098,031.98 and 489,910.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,658.17, 1,098,031.98 and 489,910.98 is: 676,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,658.17 : 1,098,031.98 = 489,910.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,658.17/1,098,031.98 = 489,910.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,658.17x = 1,098,031.98 × 489,910.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,658.17x = 537,937,929,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,937,929,347.93/795,658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,091.75

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