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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,918.93, 1,190,876.37 and 469,737.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,918.93, 1,190,876.37 and 469,737.03 is: 703,717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,918.93 : 1,190,876.37 = 469,737.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,918.93/1,190,876.37 = 469,737.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,918.93x = 1,190,876.37 × 469,737.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,918.93x = 559,398,729,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,398,729,140.98/794,918.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,717.97

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