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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,152.92, 1,196,298 and 442,450.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,152.92, 1,196,298 and 442,450.68 is: 663,991.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,152.92 : 1,196,298 = 442,450.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,152.92/1,196,298 = 442,450.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,152.92x = 1,196,298 × 442,450.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,152.92x = 529,302,863,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,302,863,582.64/797,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,991.63

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