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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,912.13, 1,195,721.54 and 417,742.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,912.13, 1,195,721.54 and 417,742.37 is: 626,798.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,912.13 : 1,195,721.54 = 417,742.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,912.13/1,195,721.54 = 417,742.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,912.13x = 1,195,721.54 × 417,742.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,912.13x = 499,503,550,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,503,550,880.24/796,912.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,798.78

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