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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,911.94, 1,193,117.40 and 396,174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,911.94, 1,193,117.40 and 396,174.78 is: 593,888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,911.94 : 1,193,117.40 = 396,174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,911.94/1,193,117.40 = 396,174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,911.94x = 1,193,117.40 × 396,174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,911.94x = 472,683,023,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,683,023,459.17/795,911.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,888.59

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