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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,420.08, 1,193,998.59 and 417,268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,420.08, 1,193,998.59 and 417,268.08 is: 625,571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,420.08 : 1,193,998.59 = 417,268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,420.08/1,193,998.59 = 417,268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,420.08x = 1,193,998.59 × 417,268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,420.08x = 498,217,499,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,217,499,172.01/796,420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,571.24

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