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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,081.02, 1,097,871.78 and 524,048.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,081.02, 1,097,871.78 and 524,048.29 is: 722,712.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,081.02 : 1,097,871.78 = 524,048.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,081.02/1,097,871.78 = 524,048.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,081.02x = 1,097,871.78 × 524,048.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,081.02x = 575,337,828,948.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,337,828,948.26/796,081.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,712.66

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