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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,083.70, 1,195,502.31 and 291,526.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,083.70, 1,195,502.31 and 291,526.45 is: 437,244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,083.70 : 1,195,502.31 = 291,526.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,083.70/1,195,502.31 = 291,526.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,083.70x = 1,195,502.31 × 291,526.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,083.70x = 348,520,548,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,520,548,793.33/797,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,244.61

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