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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,223.95, 1,195,830.86 and 291,820.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,223.95, 1,195,830.86 and 291,820.13 is: 437,728.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,223.95 : 1,195,830.86 = 291,820.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,223.95/1,195,830.86 = 291,820.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,223.95x = 1,195,830.86 × 291,820.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,223.95x = 348,967,509,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,967,509,584.96/797,223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,728.33

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