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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,161.20, 1,196,441.64 and 442,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,161.20, 1,196,441.64 and 442,575.60 is: 664,251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,161.20 : 1,196,441.64 = 442,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,161.20/1,196,441.64 = 442,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,161.20x = 1,196,441.64 × 442,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,161.20x = 529,515,876,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,515,876,687.98/797,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,251.94

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