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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,961.28, 1,098,071.52 and 537,755.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,961.28, 1,098,071.52 and 537,755.12 is: 741,862.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,961.28 : 1,098,071.52 = 537,755.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,961.28/1,098,071.52 = 537,755.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,961.28x = 1,098,071.52 × 537,755.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,961.28x = 590,493,582,006.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,493,582,006.18/795,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,862.19

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