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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,410.63, 1,194,628.10 and 291,074.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,410.63, 1,194,628.10 and 291,074.31 is: 436,615.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,410.63 : 1,194,628.10 = 291,074.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,410.63/1,194,628.10 = 291,074.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,410.63x = 1,194,628.10 × 291,074.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,410.63x = 347,725,548,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,725,548,458.74/796,410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,615.91

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