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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,927.39, 1,099,345.45 and 506,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,927.39, 1,099,345.45 and 506,041.27 is: 698,073.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,927.39 : 1,099,345.45 = 506,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,927.39/1,099,345.45 = 506,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,927.39x = 1,099,345.45 × 506,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,927.39x = 556,314,167,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,314,167,686.72/796,927.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,073.85

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