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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,995.16, 1,098,118.44 and 537,789.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,995.16, 1,098,118.44 and 537,789.12 is: 741,909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,995.16 : 1,098,118.44 = 537,789.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,995.16/1,098,118.44 = 537,789.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,995.16x = 1,098,118.44 × 537,789.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,995.16x = 590,556,149,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,556,149,503.37/795,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,909.22

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