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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,154.92, 1,196,301 and 442,452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,154.92, 1,196,301 and 442,452.68 is: 663,994.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,154.92 : 1,196,301 = 442,452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,154.92/1,196,301 = 442,452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,154.92x = 1,196,301 × 442,452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,154.92x = 529,306,583,536.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,306,583,536.68/797,154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,994.63

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