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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,219.46, 1,195,824.09 and 291,815.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,219.46, 1,195,824.09 and 291,815.64 is: 437,721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,219.46 : 1,195,824.09 = 291,815.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,219.46/1,195,824.09 = 291,815.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,219.46x = 1,195,824.09 × 291,815.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,219.46x = 348,960,172,150.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,960,172,150.77/797,219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,721.59

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