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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197,412.80, 1,796,119.20 and 355,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197,412.80, 1,796,119.20 and 355,855.20 is: 533,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197,412.80 : 1,796,119.20 = 355,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197,412.80/1,796,119.20 = 355,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197,412.80x = 1,796,119.20 × 355,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197,412.80x = 639,158,357,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,158,357,139.84/1,197,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,782.80

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