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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,433.42, 1,194,796.08 and 481,225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,433.42, 1,194,796.08 and 481,225.90 is: 721,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,433.42 : 1,194,796.08 = 481,225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,433.42/1,194,796.08 = 481,225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,433.42x = 1,194,796.08 × 481,225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,433.42x = 574,966,818,914.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,966,818,914.47/797,433.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,021.72

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