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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,965.28, 1,098,077.04 and 537,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,965.28, 1,098,077.04 and 537,759.12 is: 741,867.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,965.28 : 1,098,077.04 = 537,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,965.28/1,098,077.04 = 537,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,965.28x = 1,098,077.04 × 537,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,965.28x = 590,500,942,722.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,500,942,722.61/795,965.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,867.71

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