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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,432.37, 1,194,823.40 and 585,430.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,432.37, 1,194,823.40 and 585,430.61 is: 878,274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,432.37 : 1,194,823.40 = 585,430.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,432.37/1,194,823.40 = 585,430.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,432.37x = 1,194,823.40 × 585,430.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,432.37x = 699,486,183,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,486,183,003.00/796,432.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,274.43

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