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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,996.80, 1,187,995.20 and 476,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,996.80, 1,187,995.20 and 476,809.60 is: 715,214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,996.80 : 1,187,995.20 = 476,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,996.80/1,187,995.20 = 476,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,996.80x = 1,187,995.20 × 476,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,996.80x = 566,447,516,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,447,516,113.92/791,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,214.40

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