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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,246.40, 1,195,869.60 and 377,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,246.40, 1,195,869.60 and 377,342.40 is: 566,013.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,246.40 : 1,195,869.60 = 377,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,246.40/1,195,869.60 = 377,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,246.40x = 1,195,869.60 × 377,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,246.40x = 451,252,304,951.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,252,304,951.04/797,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,013.60

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