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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,926.39, 1,099,344.08 and 506,040.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,926.39, 1,099,344.08 and 506,040.27 is: 698,072.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,926.39 : 1,099,344.08 = 506,040.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,926.39/1,099,344.08 = 506,040.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,926.39x = 1,099,344.08 × 506,040.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,926.39x = 556,312,372,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,312,372,535.90/796,926.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,072.47

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