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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,970.96, 1,194,804.98 and 370,772.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,970.96, 1,194,804.98 and 370,772.46 is: 555,855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,970.96 : 1,194,804.98 = 370,772.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,970.96/1,194,804.98 = 370,772.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,970.96x = 1,194,804.98 × 370,772.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,970.96x = 443,000,781,654.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,000,781,654.85/796,970.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,855.61

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