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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,210.73, 1,195,184.58 and 397,645.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,210.73, 1,195,184.58 and 397,645.83 is: 596,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,210.73 : 1,195,184.58 = 397,645.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,210.73/1,195,184.58 = 397,645.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,210.73x = 1,195,184.58 × 397,645.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,210.73x = 475,260,164,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,260,164,317.30/797,210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,153.75

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