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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,242.25, 1,195,867.77 and 198,203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,242.25, 1,195,867.77 and 198,203.41 is: 297,306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,242.25 : 1,195,867.77 = 198,203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,242.25/1,195,867.77 = 198,203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,242.25x = 1,195,867.77 × 198,203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,242.25x = 237,025,065,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,025,065,620.25/797,242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,306.20

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