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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,001.63, 1,194,794.61 and 310,571.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,001.63, 1,194,794.61 and 310,571.15 is: 465,580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,001.63 : 1,194,794.61 = 310,571.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,001.63/1,194,794.61 = 310,571.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,001.63x = 1,194,794.61 × 310,571.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,001.63x = 371,068,732,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,068,732,725.66/797,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,580.90

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