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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,407.28, 1,194,785.68 and 585,405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,407.28, 1,194,785.68 and 585,405.52 is: 878,236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,407.28 : 1,194,785.68 = 585,405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,407.28/1,194,785.68 = 585,405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,407.28x = 1,194,785.68 × 585,405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,407.28x = 699,434,132,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,434,132,288.95/796,407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,236.74

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