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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,294.92, 1,191,635.82 and 496,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,294.92, 1,191,635.82 and 496,916.40 is: 743,623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,294.92 : 1,191,635.82 = 496,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,294.92/1,191,635.82 = 496,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,294.92x = 1,191,635.82 × 496,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,294.92x = 592,143,381,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,143,381,785.45/796,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,623.21

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