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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,643.36, 1,192,997.20 and 593,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,643.36, 1,192,997.20 and 593,752.80 is: 889,162.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,643.36 : 1,192,997.20 = 593,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,643.36/1,192,997.20 = 593,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,643.36x = 1,192,997.20 × 593,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,643.36x = 708,345,427,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,345,427,892.16/796,643.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,162.53

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