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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,386.14, 1,098,977.41 and 465,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,386.14, 1,098,977.41 and 465,272.76 is: 642,055.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,386.14 : 1,098,977.41 = 465,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,386.14/1,098,977.41 = 465,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,386.14x = 1,098,977.41 × 465,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,386.14x = 511,324,246,070.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,324,246,070.28/796,386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,055.68

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