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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,072.80, 1,194,109.20 and 481,144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,072.80, 1,194,109.20 and 481,144.80 is: 721,717.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,072.80 : 1,194,109.20 = 481,144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,072.80/1,194,109.20 = 481,144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,072.80x = 1,194,109.20 × 481,144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,072.80x = 574,539,432,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,539,432,212.16/796,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,717.20

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