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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,694.61, 1,193,829.68 and 491,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,694.61, 1,193,829.68 and 491,733 is: 737,777.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,694.61 : 1,193,829.68 = 491,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,694.61/1,193,829.68 = 491,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,694.61x = 1,193,829.68 × 491,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,694.61x = 587,045,451,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,045,451,264.77/795,694.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,777.34

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