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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,669.03, 1,195,356.75 and 417,499.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,669.03, 1,195,356.75 and 417,499.61 is: 626,434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,669.03 : 1,195,356.75 = 417,499.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,669.03/1,195,356.75 = 417,499.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,669.03x = 1,195,356.75 × 417,499.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,669.03x = 499,060,978,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,060,978,212.43/796,669.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,434.52

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