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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,945.91, 1,099,879.00 and 539,728.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,945.91, 1,099,879.00 and 539,728.69 is: 743,955.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,945.91 : 1,099,879.00 = 539,728.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,945.91/1,099,879.00 = 539,728.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,945.91x = 1,099,879.00 × 539,728.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,945.91x = 593,636,250,479.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,636,250,479.19/797,945.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,955.50

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