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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,577.42, 1,099,683.12 and 539,810.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,577.42, 1,099,683.12 and 539,810.86 is: 745,214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,577.42 : 1,099,683.12 = 539,810.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,577.42/1,099,683.12 = 539,810.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,577.42x = 1,099,683.12 × 539,810.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,577.42x = 593,620,890,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,620,890,734.68/796,577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,214.31

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