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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,908.42, 1,193,112.15 and 396,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,908.42, 1,193,112.15 and 396,171.26 is: 593,883.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,908.42 : 1,193,112.15 = 396,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,908.42/1,193,112.15 = 396,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,908.42x = 1,193,112.15 × 396,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,908.42x = 472,676,743,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,676,743,786.81/795,908.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,883.33

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