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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,916.50, 1,099,094.57 and 505,621.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,916.50, 1,099,094.57 and 505,621.82 is: 698,221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,916.50 : 1,099,094.57 = 505,621.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,916.50/1,099,094.57 = 505,621.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,916.50x = 1,099,094.57 × 505,621.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,916.50x = 555,726,196,835.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,726,196,835.52/795,916.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,221.73

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