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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,084.80, 1,194,014.40 and 496,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,084.80, 1,194,014.40 and 496,643.20 is: 743,959.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,084.80 : 1,194,014.40 = 496,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,084.80/1,194,014.40 = 496,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,084.80x = 1,194,014.40 × 496,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,084.80x = 592,999,132,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,999,132,462.08/797,084.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,959.91

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