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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,658.83, 1,098,032.87 and 489,911.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,658.83, 1,098,032.87 and 489,911.64 is: 676,092.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,658.83 : 1,098,032.87 = 489,911.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,658.83/1,098,032.87 = 489,911.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,658.83x = 1,098,032.87 × 489,911.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,658.83x = 537,939,085,340.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,939,085,340.39/795,658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,092.65

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