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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,411.40, 1,193,985.59 and 417,259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,411.40, 1,193,985.59 and 417,259.42 is: 625,558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,411.40 : 1,193,985.59 = 417,259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,411.40/1,193,985.59 = 417,259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,411.40x = 1,193,985.59 × 417,259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,411.40x = 498,201,729,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,201,729,700.50/796,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,558.26

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