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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,062.83, 1,192,989.50 and 362,721.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,062.83, 1,192,989.50 and 362,721.26 is: 543,578.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,062.83 : 1,192,989.50 = 362,721.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,062.83/1,192,989.50 = 362,721.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,062.83x = 1,192,989.50 × 362,721.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,062.83x = 432,722,654,606.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,722,654,606.77/796,062.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,578.52

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