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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,409.57, 1,193,982.85 and 417,257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,409.57, 1,193,982.85 and 417,257.58 is: 625,555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,409.57 : 1,193,982.85 = 417,257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,409.57/1,193,982.85 = 417,257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,409.57x = 1,193,982.85 × 417,257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,409.57x = 498,198,394,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,198,394,008.89/796,409.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,555.51

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