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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,206.69, 1,195,178.54 and 397,641.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,206.69, 1,195,178.54 and 397,641.79 is: 596,147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,206.69 : 1,195,178.54 = 397,641.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,206.69/1,195,178.54 = 397,641.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,206.69x = 1,195,178.54 × 397,641.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,206.69x = 475,252,935,757.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,252,935,757.69/797,206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,147.70

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