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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,206.85, 1,195,178.77 and 397,641.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,206.85, 1,195,178.77 and 397,641.95 is: 596,147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,206.85 : 1,195,178.77 = 397,641.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,206.85/1,195,178.77 = 397,641.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,206.85x = 1,195,178.77 × 397,641.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,206.85x = 475,253,216,701.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,253,216,701.40/797,206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,147.93

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