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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,152.86, 1,195,726.05 and 198,102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,152.86, 1,195,726.05 and 198,102.78 is: 297,153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,152.86 : 1,195,726.05 = 198,102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,152.86/1,195,726.05 = 198,102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,152.86x = 1,195,726.05 × 198,102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,152.86x = 236,876,654,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,876,654,623.42/797,152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,153.36

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