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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,450.40, 1,196,175.60 and 786,952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,450.40, 1,196,175.60 and 786,952.80 is: 1,180,429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,450.40 : 1,196,175.60 = 786,952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,450.40/1,196,175.60 = 786,952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,450.40x = 1,196,175.60 × 786,952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,450.40x = 941,333,737,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,333,737,711.68/797,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,429.20

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