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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,683.40, 1,098,178.15 and 541,591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,683.40, 1,098,178.15 and 541,591.72 is: 746,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,683.40 : 1,098,178.15 = 541,591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,683.40/1,098,178.15 = 541,591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,683.40x = 1,098,178.15 × 541,591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,683.40x = 594,764,184,926.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,764,184,926.07/796,683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,550.25

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