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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,612, 1,191,130.68 and 373,133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,612, 1,191,130.68 and 373,133.36 is: 559,330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,612 : 1,191,130.68 = 373,133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,612/1,191,130.68 = 373,133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,612x = 1,191,130.68 × 373,133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,612x = 444,450,592,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,450,592,827.49/794,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,330.33

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