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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,373.37, 1,191,554.76 and 470,187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,373.37, 1,191,554.76 and 470,187.89 is: 704,391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,373.37 : 1,191,554.76 = 470,187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,373.37/1,191,554.76 = 470,187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,373.37x = 1,191,554.76 × 470,187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,373.37x = 560,254,612,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,254,612,466.08/795,373.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,391.97

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