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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,843.62, 1,195,966.62 and 418,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,843.62, 1,195,966.62 and 418,035.06 is: 627,420.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,843.62 : 1,195,966.62 = 418,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,843.62/1,195,966.62 = 418,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,843.62x = 1,195,966.62 × 418,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,843.62x = 499,955,977,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,955,977,749.70/796,843.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,420.44

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