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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,101.90, 1,194,152.85 and 512,666.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,101.90, 1,194,152.85 and 512,666.70 is: 769,000.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,101.90 : 1,194,152.85 = 512,666.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,101.90/1,194,152.85 = 512,666.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,101.90x = 1,194,152.85 × 512,666.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,101.90x = 612,202,400,905.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,202,400,905.10/796,101.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,000.05

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