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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,953.87, 1,195,700.62 and 392,680.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,953.87, 1,195,700.62 and 392,680.90 is: 588,415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,953.87 : 1,195,700.62 = 392,680.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,953.87/1,195,700.62 = 392,680.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,953.87x = 1,195,700.62 × 392,680.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,953.87x = 469,528,795,592.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,528,795,592.16/797,953.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,415.96

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