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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,094.51, 1,195,899.96 and 477,196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,094.51, 1,195,899.96 and 477,196.35 is: 715,949.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,094.51 : 1,195,899.96 = 477,196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,094.51/1,195,899.96 = 477,196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,094.51x = 1,195,899.96 × 477,196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,094.51x = 570,679,097,224.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,679,097,224.72/797,094.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,949.10

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