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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,224.40, 1,196,297.40 and 298,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,224.40, 1,196,297.40 and 298,638.80 is: 448,130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,224.40 : 1,196,297.40 = 298,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,224.40/1,196,297.40 = 298,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,224.40x = 1,196,297.40 × 298,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,224.40x = 357,260,819,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,260,819,979.12/797,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,130.81

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