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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,209.22, 1,195,182.34 and 397,644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,209.22, 1,195,182.34 and 397,644.32 is: 596,151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,209.22 : 1,195,182.34 = 397,644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,209.22/1,195,182.34 = 397,644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,209.22x = 1,195,182.34 × 397,644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,209.22x = 475,257,470,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,257,470,859.15/797,209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,151.50

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