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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,985.52, 1,194,065.76 and 396,726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,985.52, 1,194,065.76 and 396,726.80 is: 595,133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,985.52 : 1,194,065.76 = 396,726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,985.52/1,194,065.76 = 396,726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,985.52x = 1,194,065.76 × 396,726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,985.52x = 473,717,887,954.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,717,887,954.37/795,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,133.80

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