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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,306.82, 1,099,143.50 and 541,805.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,306.82, 1,099,143.50 and 541,805.63 is: 747,855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,306.82 : 1,099,143.50 = 541,805.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,306.82/1,099,143.50 = 541,805.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,306.82x = 1,099,143.50 × 541,805.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,306.82x = 595,522,128,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,522,128,273.16/796,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,855.12

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