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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,189.94, 1,194,665.88 and 436,433.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,189.94, 1,194,665.88 and 436,433.35 is: 654,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,189.94 : 1,194,665.88 = 436,433.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,189.94/1,194,665.88 = 436,433.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,189.94x = 1,194,665.88 × 436,433.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,189.94x = 521,392,032,139.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,392,032,139.10/797,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,037.40

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