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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,730.90, 1,196,596.35 and 482,802.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,730.90, 1,196,596.35 and 482,802.90 is: 724,204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,730.90 : 1,196,596.35 = 482,802.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,730.90/1,196,596.35 = 482,802.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,730.90x = 1,196,596.35 × 482,802.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,730.90x = 577,720,187,909.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,720,187,909.42/797,730.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,204.35

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