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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,024.56, 1,192,786.20 and 555,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,024.56, 1,192,786.20 and 555,901.68 is: 832,979.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,024.56 : 1,192,786.20 = 555,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,024.56/1,192,786.20 = 555,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,024.56x = 1,192,786.20 × 555,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,024.56x = 663,071,852,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,071,852,460.82/796,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,979.14

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