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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,591.40, 1,099,702.50 and 539,824.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,591.40, 1,099,702.50 and 539,824.84 is: 745,233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,591.40 : 1,099,702.50 = 539,824.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,591.40/1,099,702.50 = 539,824.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,591.40x = 1,099,702.50 × 539,824.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,591.40x = 593,646,726,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,646,726,110.10/796,591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,233.66

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