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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,243.20, 1,193,183.37 and 584,847.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,243.20, 1,193,183.37 and 584,847.78 is: 876,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,243.20 : 1,193,183.37 = 584,847.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,243.20/1,193,183.37 = 584,847.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,243.20x = 1,193,183.37 × 584,847.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,243.20x = 697,830,645,077.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,830,645,077.42/796,243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,403.90

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