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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,155.20, 1,195,732.80 and 377,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,155.20, 1,195,732.80 and 377,251.20 is: 565,876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,155.20 : 1,195,732.80 = 377,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,155.20/1,195,732.80 = 377,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,155.20x = 1,195,732.80 × 377,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,155.20x = 451,091,633,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,091,633,679.36/797,155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,876.80

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