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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,212.59, 1,195,187.40 and 397,647.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,212.59, 1,195,187.40 and 397,647.69 is: 596,156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,212.59 : 1,195,187.40 = 397,647.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,212.59/1,195,187.40 = 397,647.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,212.59x = 1,195,187.40 × 397,647.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,212.59x = 475,263,508,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,263,508,727.11/797,212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,156.55

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