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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,318.40, 1,194,823.20 and 402,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,318.40, 1,194,823.20 and 402,334.40 is: 603,676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,318.40 : 1,194,823.20 = 402,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,318.40/1,194,823.20 = 402,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,318.40x = 1,194,823.20 × 402,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,318.40x = 480,718,475,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,718,475,278.08/796,318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,676.21

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