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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,948.16, 1,099,882.10 and 539,730.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,948.16, 1,099,882.10 and 539,730.94 is: 743,958.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,948.16 : 1,099,882.10 = 539,730.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,948.16/1,099,882.10 = 539,730.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,948.16x = 1,099,882.10 × 539,730.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,948.16x = 593,640,399,722.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,640,399,722.17/797,948.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,958.60

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