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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,198.78, 1,193,456.85 and 542,851.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,198.78, 1,193,456.85 and 542,851.23 is: 813,703.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,198.78 : 1,193,456.85 = 542,851.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,198.78/1,193,456.85 = 542,851.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,198.78x = 1,193,456.85 × 542,851.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,198.78x = 647,869,518,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,869,518,974.43/796,198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,703.23

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