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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,841.84, 1,097,913 and 523,559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,841.84, 1,097,913 and 523,559.44 is: 722,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,841.84 : 1,097,913 = 523,559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,841.84/1,097,913 = 523,559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,841.84x = 1,097,913 × 523,559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,841.84x = 574,822,715,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,822,715,448.72/795,841.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,282.60

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