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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,062.33, 1,192,988.75 and 362,720.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,062.33, 1,192,988.75 and 362,720.76 is: 543,577.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,062.33 : 1,192,988.75 = 362,720.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,062.33/1,192,988.75 = 362,720.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,062.33x = 1,192,988.75 × 362,720.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,062.33x = 432,721,786,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,721,786,071.45/796,062.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,577.77

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