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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,855.68, 1,190,977.92 and 394,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,855.68, 1,190,977.92 and 394,684.44 is: 592,123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,855.68 : 1,190,977.92 = 394,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,855.68/1,190,977.92 = 394,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,855.68x = 1,190,977.92 × 394,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,855.68x = 470,060,453,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,060,453,407.57/793,855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,123.31

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