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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,338, 1,099,186.61 and 541,836.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,338, 1,099,186.61 and 541,836.81 is: 747,898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,338 : 1,099,186.61 = 541,836.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,338/1,099,186.61 = 541,836.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,338x = 1,099,186.61 × 541,836.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,338x = 595,579,763,647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,579,763,647.93/796,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,898.21

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