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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,618, 1,195,968.68 and 472,996.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,618, 1,195,968.68 and 472,996.78 is: 710,113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,618 : 1,195,968.68 = 472,996.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,618/1,195,968.68 = 472,996.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,618x = 1,195,968.68 × 472,996.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,618x = 565,689,334,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,689,334,620.85/796,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,113.67

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