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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,258.77, 1,191,581.91 and 496,880.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,258.77, 1,191,581.91 and 496,880.34 is: 743,569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,258.77 : 1,191,581.91 = 496,880.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,258.77/1,191,581.91 = 496,880.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,258.77x = 1,191,581.91 × 496,880.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,258.77x = 592,073,624,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,073,624,578.65/796,258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,569.36

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