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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,999.56, 1,192,958.62 and 421,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,999.56, 1,192,958.62 and 421,022.60 is: 631,777.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,999.56 : 1,192,958.62 = 421,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,999.56/1,192,958.62 = 421,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,999.56x = 1,192,958.62 × 421,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,999.56x = 502,262,539,884.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,262,539,884.81/794,999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,777.13

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