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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,298.72, 1,194,594.72 and 481,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,298.72, 1,194,594.72 and 481,091.20 is: 720,820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,298.72 : 1,194,594.72 = 481,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,298.72/1,194,594.72 = 481,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,298.72x = 1,194,594.72 × 481,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,298.72x = 574,709,007,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,709,007,358.46/797,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,820.18

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