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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,368.64, 1,194,936 and 496,772.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,368.64, 1,194,936 and 496,772.32 is: 745,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,368.64 : 1,194,936 = 496,772.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,368.64/1,194,936 = 496,772.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,368.64x = 1,194,936 × 496,772.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,368.64x = 593,611,128,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,611,128,971.52/796,368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,397.42

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