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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,882, 1,099,250.28 and 527,143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,882, 1,099,250.28 and 527,143.44 is: 728,075.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,882 : 1,099,250.28 = 527,143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,882/1,099,250.28 = 527,143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,882x = 1,099,250.28 × 527,143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,882x = 579,462,574,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,462,574,020.16/795,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,075.99

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