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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,275.71, 1,193,438.44 and 421,561.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,275.71, 1,193,438.44 and 421,561.15 is: 632,619.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,275.71 : 1,193,438.44 = 421,561.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,275.71/1,193,438.44 = 421,561.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,275.71x = 1,193,438.44 × 421,561.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,275.71x = 503,107,278,763.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,107,278,763.96/795,275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,619.95

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