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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,194.32, 1,194,673.89 and 496,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,194.32, 1,194,673.89 and 496,598 is: 745,135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,194.32 : 1,194,673.89 = 496,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,194.32/1,194,673.89 = 496,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,194.32x = 1,194,673.89 × 496,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,194.32x = 593,272,664,426.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,272,664,426.22/796,194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,135.51

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