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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,947.16, 1,099,880.72 and 539,729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,947.16, 1,099,880.72 and 539,729.94 is: 743,957.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,947.16 : 1,099,880.72 = 539,729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,947.16/1,099,880.72 = 539,729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,947.16x = 1,099,880.72 × 539,729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,947.16x = 593,638,556,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,638,556,362.08/797,947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,957.22

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