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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,672.15, 1,195,361.46 and 417,502.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,672.15, 1,195,361.46 and 417,502.73 is: 626,439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,672.15 : 1,195,361.46 = 417,502.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,672.15/1,195,361.46 = 417,502.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,672.15x = 1,195,361.46 × 417,502.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,672.15x = 499,066,675,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,066,675,875.19/796,672.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,439.22

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