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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,661.81, 1,195,345.91 and 417,492.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,661.81, 1,195,345.91 and 417,492.37 is: 626,423.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,661.81 : 1,195,345.91 = 417,492.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,661.81/1,195,345.91 = 417,492.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,661.81x = 1,195,345.91 × 417,492.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,661.81x = 499,047,796,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,047,796,935.71/796,661.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,423.65

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