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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,268.80, 1,195,903.20 and 417,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,268.80, 1,195,903.20 and 417,670.40 is: 626,505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,268.80 : 1,195,903.20 = 417,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,268.80/1,195,903.20 = 417,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,268.80x = 1,195,903.20 × 417,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,268.80x = 499,493,367,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,493,367,905.28/797,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,505.60

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