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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,208.54, 1,195,181.31 and 397,643.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,208.54, 1,195,181.31 and 397,643.64 is: 596,150.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,208.54 : 1,195,181.31 = 397,643.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,208.54/1,195,181.31 = 397,643.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,208.54x = 1,195,181.31 × 397,643.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,208.54x = 475,256,246,568.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,256,246,568.37/797,208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,150.47

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