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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,659.77, 1,195,342.88 and 417,490.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,659.77, 1,195,342.88 and 417,490.36 is: 626,420.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,659.77 : 1,195,342.88 = 417,490.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,659.77/1,195,342.88 = 417,490.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,659.77x = 1,195,342.88 × 417,490.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,659.77x = 499,044,128,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,044,128,701.36/796,659.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,420.65

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