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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,457.42, 1,194,832.08 and 481,249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,457.42, 1,194,832.08 and 481,249.89 is: 721,057.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,457.42 : 1,194,832.08 = 481,249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,457.42/1,194,832.08 = 481,249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,457.42x = 1,194,832.08 × 481,249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,457.42x = 575,012,807,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,012,807,068.47/797,457.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,057.69

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