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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,159.92, 1,196,308.50 and 442,457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,159.92, 1,196,308.50 and 442,457.68 is: 664,002.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,159.92 : 1,196,308.50 = 442,457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,159.92/1,196,308.50 = 442,457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,159.92x = 1,196,308.50 × 442,457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,159.92x = 529,315,883,474.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,315,883,474.28/797,159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,002.13

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