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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,206.60, 1,195,178.40 and 397,641.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,206.60, 1,195,178.40 and 397,641.70 is: 596,147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,206.60 : 1,195,178.40 = 397,641.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,206.60/1,195,178.40 = 397,641.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,206.60x = 1,195,178.40 × 397,641.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,206.60x = 475,252,767,791.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,252,767,791.33/797,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,147.56

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