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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,932.72, 1,194,747.30 and 370,734.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,932.72, 1,194,747.30 and 370,734.21 is: 555,798.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,932.72 : 1,194,747.30 = 370,734.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,932.72/1,194,747.30 = 370,734.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,932.72x = 1,194,747.30 × 370,734.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,932.72x = 442,933,696,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,933,696,415.13/796,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,798.11

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