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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,205.85, 1,195,177.28 and 397,640.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,205.85, 1,195,177.28 and 397,640.95 is: 596,146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,205.85 : 1,195,177.28 = 397,640.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,205.85/1,195,177.28 = 397,640.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,205.85x = 1,195,177.28 × 397,640.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,205.85x = 475,251,424,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,251,424,061.47/797,205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,146.44

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