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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,137.76, 1,191,401.88 and 496,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,137.76, 1,191,401.88 and 496,759.36 is: 743,388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,137.76 : 1,191,401.88 = 496,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,137.76/1,191,401.88 = 496,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,137.76x = 1,191,401.88 × 496,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,137.76x = 591,840,035,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,840,035,411.60/796,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,388.98

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