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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,875.98, 1,195,197.19 and 391,959.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,875.98, 1,195,197.19 and 391,959.50 is: 587,881.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,875.98 : 1,195,197.19 = 391,959.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,875.98/1,195,197.19 = 391,959.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,875.98x = 1,195,197.19 × 391,959.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,875.98x = 468,468,893,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,468,893,495.83/796,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,881.81

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