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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,275.51, 1,193,466.78 and 555,085.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,275.51, 1,193,466.78 and 555,085.86 is: 831,968.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,275.51 : 1,193,466.78 = 555,085.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,275.51/1,193,466.78 = 555,085.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,275.51x = 1,193,466.78 × 555,085.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,275.51x = 662,476,533,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,476,533,957.73/796,275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,968.99

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