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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,900.86, 1,195,704.59 and 417,731.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,900.86, 1,195,704.59 and 417,731.08 is: 626,781.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,900.86 : 1,195,704.59 = 417,731.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,900.86/1,195,704.59 = 417,731.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,900.86x = 1,195,704.59 × 417,731.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,900.86x = 499,482,969,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,482,969,741.66/796,900.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,781.82

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