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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,706.80, 1,194,947.40 and 497,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,706.80, 1,194,947.40 and 497,265.20 is: 744,892.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,706.80 : 1,194,947.40 = 497,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,706.80/1,194,947.40 = 497,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,706.80x = 1,194,947.40 × 497,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,706.80x = 594,205,757,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,205,757,850.48/797,706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,892.43

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