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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,121.73, 1,191,377.97 and 496,743.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,121.73, 1,191,377.97 and 496,743.30 is: 743,364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,121.73 : 1,191,377.97 = 496,743.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,121.73/1,191,377.97 = 496,743.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,121.73x = 1,191,377.97 × 496,743.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,121.73x = 591,809,024,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,809,024,365.10/796,121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,364.99

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