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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,193.82, 1,194,673.14 and 496,597.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,193.82, 1,194,673.14 and 496,597.50 is: 745,134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,193.82 : 1,194,673.14 = 496,597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,193.82/1,194,673.14 = 496,597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,193.82x = 1,194,673.14 × 496,597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,193.82x = 593,271,694,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,271,694,641.15/796,193.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,134.76

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