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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,234.88, 1,196,143.92 and 370,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,234.88, 1,196,143.92 and 370,974 is: 556,596.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,234.88 : 1,196,143.92 = 370,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,234.88/1,196,143.92 = 370,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,234.88x = 1,196,143.92 × 370,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,234.88x = 443,738,294,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,738,294,578.08/797,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,596.69

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