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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,540.55, 1,196,498.05 and 490,135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,540.55, 1,196,498.05 and 490,135.15 is: 735,317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,540.55 : 1,196,498.05 = 490,135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,540.55/1,196,498.05 = 490,135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,540.55x = 1,196,498.05 × 490,135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,540.55x = 586,445,747,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,445,747,179.03/797,540.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,317.78

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