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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,467.40, 1,196,546.70 and 403,483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,467.40, 1,196,546.70 and 403,483.40 is: 605,399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,467.40 : 1,196,546.70 = 403,483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,467.40/1,196,546.70 = 403,483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,467.40x = 1,196,546.70 × 403,483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,467.40x = 482,786,730,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,786,730,774.78/797,467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,399.96

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