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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,001.02, 1,194,085.60 and 459,034.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,001.02, 1,194,085.60 and 459,034.21 is: 688,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,001.02 : 1,194,085.60 = 459,034.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,001.02/1,194,085.60 = 459,034.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,001.02x = 1,194,085.60 × 459,034.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,001.02x = 548,126,143,771.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,126,143,771.76/796,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,599.80

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