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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,448.42, 1,194,818.58 and 481,240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,448.42, 1,194,818.58 and 481,240.92 is: 721,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,448.42 : 1,194,818.58 = 481,240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,448.42/1,194,818.58 = 481,240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,448.42x = 1,194,818.58 × 481,240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,448.42x = 574,995,592,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,995,592,672.29/797,448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,044.24

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