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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,872.40, 1,195,308.60 and 298,171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,872.40, 1,195,308.60 and 298,171.60 is: 447,257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,872.40 : 1,195,308.60 = 298,171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,872.40/1,195,308.60 = 298,171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,872.40x = 1,195,308.60 × 298,171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,872.40x = 356,407,077,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,407,077,755.76/796,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,257.40

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