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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,887.91, 1,193,081.37 and 396,150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,887.91, 1,193,081.37 and 396,150.78 is: 593,852.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,887.91 : 1,193,081.37 = 396,150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,887.91/1,193,081.37 = 396,150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,887.91x = 1,193,081.37 × 396,150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,887.91x = 472,640,115,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,640,115,328.97/795,887.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,852.61

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