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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,977.60, 1,196,848.80 and 423,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,977.60, 1,196,848.80 and 423,729.60 is: 636,329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,977.60 : 1,196,848.80 = 423,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,977.60/1,196,848.80 = 423,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,977.60x = 1,196,848.80 × 423,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,977.60x = 507,140,263,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,140,263,284.48/796,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,329.38

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