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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,881.76, 1,193,625.76 and 496,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,881.76, 1,193,625.76 and 496,208 is: 744,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,881.76 : 1,193,625.76 = 496,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,881.76/1,193,625.76 = 496,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,881.76x = 1,193,625.76 × 496,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,881.76x = 592,286,651,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,286,651,118.08/795,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,189.25

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