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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,109.28, 1,098,275.76 and 537,903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,109.28, 1,098,275.76 and 537,903.12 is: 742,066.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,109.28 : 1,098,275.76 = 537,903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,109.28/1,098,275.76 = 537,903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,109.28x = 1,098,275.76 × 537,903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,109.28x = 590,765,957,924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,765,957,924.37/796,109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,066.41

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