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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,381.61, 1,196,763.45 and 418,570.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,381.61, 1,196,763.45 and 418,570.14 is: 628,217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,381.61 : 1,196,763.45 = 418,570.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,381.61/1,196,763.45 = 418,570.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,381.61x = 1,196,763.45 × 418,570.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,381.61x = 500,929,444,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,929,444,813.38/797,381.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,217.96

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