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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,285.20, 1,191,622.40 and 496,906.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,285.20, 1,191,622.40 and 496,906.64 is: 743,609.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,285.20 : 1,191,622.40 = 496,906.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,285.20/1,191,622.40 = 496,906.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,285.20x = 1,191,622.40 × 496,906.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,285.20x = 592,125,082,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,125,082,932.74/796,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,609.30

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