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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,056.39, 1,191,957.37 and 395,479.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,056.39, 1,191,957.37 and 395,479.07 is: 592,906.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,056.39 : 1,191,957.37 = 395,479.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,056.39/1,191,957.37 = 395,479.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,056.39x = 1,191,957.37 × 395,479.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,056.39x = 471,394,191,913.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,394,191,913.17/795,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,906.61

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