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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,577.92, 1,099,683.82 and 539,811.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,577.92, 1,099,683.82 and 539,811.38 is: 745,215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,577.92 : 1,099,683.82 = 539,811.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,577.92/1,099,683.82 = 539,811.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,577.92x = 1,099,683.82 × 539,811.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,577.92x = 593,621,840,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,621,840,437.87/796,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,215.03

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