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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,339, 1,099,187.99 and 541,837.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,339, 1,099,187.99 and 541,837.81 is: 747,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,339 : 1,099,187.99 = 541,837.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,339/1,099,187.99 = 541,837.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,339x = 1,099,187.99 × 541,837.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,339x = 595,581,613,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,581,613,279.90/796,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,899.59

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