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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,117.70, 1,191,176.55 and 493,623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,117.70, 1,191,176.55 and 493,623.90 is: 740,435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,117.70 : 1,191,176.55 = 493,623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,117.70/1,191,176.55 = 493,623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,117.70x = 1,191,176.55 × 493,623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,117.70x = 587,993,214,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,993,214,199.55/794,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,435.85

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