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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,941.59, 1,194,760.94 and 370,743.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,941.59, 1,194,760.94 and 370,743.08 is: 555,811.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,941.59 : 1,194,760.94 = 370,743.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,941.59/1,194,760.94 = 370,743.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,941.59x = 1,194,760.94 × 370,743.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,941.59x = 442,949,342,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,949,342,931.78/796,941.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,811.56

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