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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,247.40, 1,195,871.10 and 377,343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,247.40, 1,195,871.10 and 377,343.40 is: 566,015.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,247.40 : 1,195,871.10 = 377,343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,247.40/1,195,871.10 = 377,343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,247.40x = 1,195,871.10 × 377,343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,247.40x = 451,254,066,835.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,254,066,835.74/797,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,015.10

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