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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,223.70, 1,195,830.48 and 291,819.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,223.70, 1,195,830.48 and 291,819.88 is: 437,727.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,223.70 : 1,195,830.48 = 291,819.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,223.70/1,195,830.48 = 291,819.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,223.70x = 1,195,830.48 × 291,819.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,223.70x = 348,967,101,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,967,101,194.79/797,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,727.96

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