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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,443.42, 1,194,811.08 and 481,235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,443.42, 1,194,811.08 and 481,235.92 is: 721,036.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,443.42 : 1,194,811.08 = 481,235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,443.42/1,194,811.08 = 481,235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,443.42x = 1,194,811.08 × 481,235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,443.42x = 574,986,009,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,986,009,309.99/797,443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,036.75

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