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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,544.80, 1,194,477 and 369,817.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,544.80, 1,194,477 and 369,817.36 is: 554,568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,544.80 : 1,194,477 = 369,817.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,544.80/1,194,477 = 369,817.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,544.80x = 1,194,477 × 369,817.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,544.80x = 441,738,330,720.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,738,330,720.72/796,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,568.09

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