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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,701.62, 1,098,210.48 and 509,211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,701.62, 1,098,210.48 and 509,211.88 is: 702,803.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,701.62 : 1,098,210.48 = 509,211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,701.62/1,098,210.48 = 509,211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,701.62x = 1,098,210.48 × 509,211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,701.62x = 559,221,823,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,221,823,156.50/795,701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,803.42

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