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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,734.40, 1,196,601.60 and 482,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,734.40, 1,196,601.60 and 482,806.40 is: 724,209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,734.40 : 1,196,601.60 = 482,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,734.40/1,196,601.60 = 482,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,734.40x = 1,196,601.60 × 482,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,734.40x = 577,726,910,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,726,910,730.24/797,734.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,209.60

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