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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,275.83, 1,193,438.63 and 421,561.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,275.83, 1,193,438.63 and 421,561.27 is: 632,620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,275.83 : 1,193,438.63 = 421,561.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,275.83/1,193,438.63 = 421,561.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,275.83x = 1,193,438.63 × 421,561.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,275.83x = 503,107,506,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,107,506,986.51/795,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,620.14

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