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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,450.44, 1,194,821.56 and 481,242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,450.44, 1,194,821.56 and 481,242.92 is: 721,047.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,450.44 : 1,194,821.56 = 481,242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,450.44/1,194,821.56 = 481,242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,450.44x = 1,194,821.56 × 481,242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,450.44x = 574,999,416,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,999,416,413.36/797,450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,047.21

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