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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,385.62, 1,196,769.46 and 418,574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,385.62, 1,196,769.46 and 418,574.14 is: 628,223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,385.62 : 1,196,769.46 = 418,574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,385.62/1,196,769.46 = 418,574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,385.62x = 1,196,769.46 × 418,574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,385.62x = 500,936,747,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,936,747,497.76/797,385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,223.95

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