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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,092.80, 1,194,026.40 and 496,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,092.80, 1,194,026.40 and 496,651.20 is: 743,971.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,092.80 : 1,194,026.40 = 496,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,092.80/1,194,026.40 = 496,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,092.80x = 1,194,026.40 × 496,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,092.80x = 593,014,644,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,014,644,391.68/797,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,971.90

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