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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,571.42, 1,099,674.83 and 539,804.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,571.42, 1,099,674.83 and 539,804.86 is: 745,206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,571.42 : 1,099,674.83 = 539,804.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,571.42/1,099,674.83 = 539,804.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,571.42x = 1,099,674.83 × 539,804.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,571.42x = 593,609,816,254.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,609,816,254.00/796,571.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,206.02

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