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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,449.62, 1,194,847.42 and 291,009.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,449.62, 1,194,847.42 and 291,009.83 is: 436,577.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,449.62 : 1,194,847.42 = 291,009.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,449.62/1,194,847.42 = 291,009.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,449.62x = 1,194,847.42 × 291,009.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,449.62x = 347,712,344,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,712,344,570.14/796,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,577.95

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