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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,207.10, 1,195,179.15 and 397,642.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,207.10, 1,195,179.15 and 397,642.20 is: 596,148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,207.10 : 1,195,179.15 = 397,642.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,207.10/1,195,179.15 = 397,642.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,207.10x = 1,195,179.15 × 397,642.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,207.10x = 475,253,663,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,253,663,612.18/797,207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,148.31

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