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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,020.24, 1,195,788.83 and 477,122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,020.24, 1,195,788.83 and 477,122.29 is: 715,838.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,020.24 : 1,195,788.83 = 477,122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,020.24/1,195,788.83 = 477,122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,020.24x = 1,195,788.83 × 477,122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,020.24x = 570,537,504,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,537,504,926.02/797,020.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,838.16

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