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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,207.54, 1,195,179.81 and 397,642.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,207.54, 1,195,179.81 and 397,642.64 is: 596,148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,207.54 : 1,195,179.81 = 397,642.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,207.54/1,195,179.81 = 397,642.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,207.54x = 1,195,179.81 × 397,642.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,207.54x = 475,254,447,456.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,254,447,456.04/797,207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,148.97

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