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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,714.41, 1,195,444.70 and 397,385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,714.41, 1,195,444.70 and 397,385.96 is: 596,265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,714.41 : 1,195,444.70 = 397,385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,714.41/1,195,444.70 = 397,385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,714.41x = 1,195,444.70 × 397,385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,714.41x = 475,052,937,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,052,937,749.48/796,714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,265.03

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