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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,723.17, 1,193,597.37 and 442,979.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,723.17, 1,193,597.37 and 442,979.24 is: 664,475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,723.17 : 1,193,597.37 = 442,979.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,723.17/1,193,597.37 = 442,979.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,723.17x = 1,193,597.37 × 442,979.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,723.17x = 528,738,849,860.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,738,849,860.61/795,723.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,475.88

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