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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,706.28, 1,195,412.45 and 417,536.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,706.28, 1,195,412.45 and 417,536.78 is: 626,490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,706.28 : 1,195,412.45 = 417,536.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,706.28/1,195,412.45 = 417,536.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,706.28x = 1,195,412.45 × 417,536.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,706.28x = 499,128,657,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,128,657,080.17/796,706.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,490.18

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