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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,791.38, 1,193,648.18 and 297,116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,791.38, 1,193,648.18 and 297,116.50 is: 445,660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,791.38 : 1,193,648.18 = 297,116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,791.38/1,193,648.18 = 297,116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,791.38x = 1,193,648.18 × 297,116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,791.38x = 354,652,569,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,652,569,472.97/795,791.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,660.23

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