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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,298.58, 1,099,132.17 and 541,797.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,298.58, 1,099,132.17 and 541,797.39 is: 747,843.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,298.58 : 1,099,132.17 = 541,797.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,298.58/1,099,132.17 = 541,797.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,298.58x = 1,099,132.17 × 541,797.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,298.58x = 595,506,938,910.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,506,938,910.16/796,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,843.78

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