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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,948.67, 1,099,882.79 and 539,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,948.67, 1,099,882.79 and 539,731.44 is: 743,959.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,948.67 : 1,099,882.79 = 539,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,948.67/1,099,882.79 = 539,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,948.67x = 1,099,882.79 × 539,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,948.67x = 593,641,322,077.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,641,322,077.92/797,948.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,959.29

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