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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,231.07, 1,195,841.54 and 291,827.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,231.07, 1,195,841.54 and 291,827.25 is: 437,739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,231.07 : 1,195,841.54 = 291,827.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,231.07/1,195,841.54 = 291,827.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,231.07x = 1,195,841.54 × 291,827.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,231.07x = 348,979,146,594.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,979,146,594.83/797,231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,739.02

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