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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,089.36, 1,195,852.76 and 397,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,089.36, 1,195,852.76 and 397,247.44 is: 595,980.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,089.36 : 1,195,852.76 = 397,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,089.36/1,195,852.76 = 397,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,089.36x = 1,195,852.76 × 397,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,089.36x = 475,049,447,526.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,049,447,526.93/797,089.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,980.16

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