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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,253.91, 1,196,571.80 and 418,442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,253.91, 1,196,571.80 and 418,442.22 is: 628,025.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,253.91 : 1,196,571.80 = 418,442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,253.91/1,196,571.80 = 418,442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,253.91x = 1,196,571.80 × 418,442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,253.91x = 500,696,161,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,696,161,427.50/797,253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,025.97

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