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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,231.40, 1,195,251.90 and 481,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,231.40, 1,195,251.90 and 481,621.80 is: 722,073.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,231.40 : 1,195,251.90 = 481,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,231.40/1,195,251.90 = 481,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,231.40x = 1,195,251.90 × 481,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,231.40x = 575,659,371,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,659,371,531.42/797,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,073.13

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