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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,766.20, 1,194,279.50 and 392,236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,766.20, 1,194,279.50 and 392,236.81 is: 587,927.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,766.20 : 1,194,279.50 = 392,236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,766.20/1,194,279.50 = 392,236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,766.20x = 1,194,279.50 × 392,236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,766.20x = 468,440,379,323.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,440,379,323.29/796,766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,927.02

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