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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,153.20, 1,191,229.80 and 420,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,153.20, 1,191,229.80 and 420,905.20 is: 631,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,153.20 : 1,191,229.80 = 420,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,153.20/1,191,229.80 = 420,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,153.20x = 1,191,229.80 × 420,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,153.20x = 501,394,817,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,394,817,214.96/794,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,357.80

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