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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,004.10, 1,192,256.55 and 479,909.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,004.10, 1,192,256.55 and 479,909.70 is: 718,809.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,004.10 : 1,192,256.55 = 479,909.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,004.10/1,192,256.55 = 479,909.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,004.10x = 1,192,256.55 × 479,909.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,004.10x = 572,175,483,233.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,175,483,233.54/796,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,809.72

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