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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,848.26, 1,193,021.98 and 396,111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,848.26, 1,193,021.98 and 396,111.14 is: 593,793.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,848.26 : 1,193,021.98 = 396,111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,848.26/1,193,021.98 = 396,111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,848.26x = 1,193,021.98 × 396,111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,848.26x = 472,569,296,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,569,296,542.86/795,848.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,793.21

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