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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,742.71, 1,193,626.62 and 442,998.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,742.71, 1,193,626.62 and 442,998.78 is: 664,505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,742.71 : 1,193,626.62 = 442,998.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,742.71/1,193,626.62 = 442,998.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,742.71x = 1,193,626.62 × 442,998.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,742.71x = 528,775,136,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,775,136,435.52/795,742.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,505.16

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