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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,503.78, 1,194,755.67 and 463,846.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,503.78, 1,194,755.67 and 463,846.50 is: 695,769.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,503.78 : 1,194,755.67 = 463,846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,503.78/1,194,755.67 = 463,846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,503.78x = 1,194,755.67 × 463,846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,503.78x = 554,183,235,884.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,183,235,884.66/796,503.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,769.75

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