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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,153.92, 1,196,299.50 and 442,451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,153.92, 1,196,299.50 and 442,451.68 is: 663,993.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,153.92 : 1,196,299.50 = 442,451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,153.92/1,196,299.50 = 442,451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,153.92x = 1,196,299.50 × 442,451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,153.92x = 529,304,723,558.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,304,723,558.16/797,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,993.13

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