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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,550.67, 1,196,513.24 and 490,145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,550.67, 1,196,513.24 and 490,145.28 is: 735,332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,550.67 : 1,196,513.24 = 490,145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,550.67/1,196,513.24 = 490,145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,550.67x = 1,196,513.24 × 490,145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,550.67x = 586,465,310,105.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,465,310,105.86/797,550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,332.98

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