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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,159.70, 1,196,439.39 and 442,574.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,159.70, 1,196,439.39 and 442,574.10 is: 664,249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,159.70 : 1,196,439.39 = 442,574.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,159.70/1,196,439.39 = 442,574.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,159.70x = 1,196,439.39 × 442,574.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,159.70x = 529,513,086,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,513,086,233.80/797,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,249.69

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