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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,722.52, 1,193,596.08 and 442,978.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,722.52, 1,193,596.08 and 442,978.56 is: 664,474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,722.52 : 1,193,596.08 = 442,978.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,722.52/1,193,596.08 = 442,978.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,722.52x = 1,193,596.08 × 442,978.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,722.52x = 528,737,472,740.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,737,472,740.05/795,722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,474.69

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