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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,852.76, 1,193,028.73 and 396,115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,852.76, 1,193,028.73 and 396,115.64 is: 593,799.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,852.76 : 1,193,028.73 = 396,115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,852.76/1,193,028.73 = 396,115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,852.76x = 1,193,028.73 × 396,115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,852.76x = 472,577,338,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,577,338,922.34/795,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,799.96

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