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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,065.78, 1,192,993.93 and 362,724.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,065.78, 1,192,993.93 and 362,724.21 is: 543,582.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,065.78 : 1,192,993.93 = 362,724.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,065.78/1,192,993.93 = 362,724.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,065.78x = 1,192,993.93 × 362,724.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,065.78x = 432,727,779,207.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,727,779,207.13/796,065.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,582.94

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