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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,001.69, 1,194,794.70 and 310,571.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,001.69, 1,194,794.70 and 310,571.21 is: 465,580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,001.69 : 1,194,794.70 = 310,571.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,001.69/1,194,794.70 = 310,571.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,001.69x = 1,194,794.70 × 310,571.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,001.69x = 371,068,829,706.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,068,829,706.61/797,001.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,580.98

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