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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,223.20, 1,195,829.73 and 291,819.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,223.20, 1,195,829.73 and 291,819.38 is: 437,727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,223.20 : 1,195,829.73 = 291,819.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,223.20/1,195,829.73 = 291,819.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,223.20x = 1,195,829.73 × 291,819.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,223.20x = 348,966,284,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,966,284,415.02/797,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,727.21

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