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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,878.47, 1,193,067.23 and 396,141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,878.47, 1,193,067.23 and 396,141.35 is: 593,838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,878.47 : 1,193,067.23 = 396,141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,878.47/1,193,067.23 = 396,141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,878.47x = 1,193,067.23 × 396,141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,878.47x = 472,623,263,132.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,623,263,132.96/795,878.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,838.48

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