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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,738.40, 1,196,607.60 and 482,810.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,738.40, 1,196,607.60 and 482,810.40 is: 724,215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,738.40 : 1,196,607.60 = 482,810.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,738.40/1,196,607.60 = 482,810.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,738.40x = 1,196,607.60 × 482,810.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,738.40x = 577,734,593,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,734,593,999.04/797,738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,215.60

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