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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,431.20, 1,196,492.40 and 376,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,431.20, 1,196,492.40 and 376,490.40 is: 564,898.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,431.20 : 1,196,492.40 = 376,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,431.20/1,196,492.40 = 376,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,431.20x = 1,196,492.40 × 376,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,431.20x = 450,467,902,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,467,902,272.96/797,431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,898.77

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