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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,560.53, 1,194,674.72 and 291,359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,560.53, 1,194,674.72 and 291,359.48 is: 436,978.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,560.53 : 1,194,674.72 = 291,359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,560.53/1,194,674.72 = 291,359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,560.53x = 1,194,674.72 × 291,359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,560.53x = 348,079,797,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,079,797,758.18/796,560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,978.47

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