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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,270.57, 1,196,147.29 and 284,868.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,270.57, 1,196,147.29 and 284,868.61 is: 427,389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,270.57 : 1,196,147.29 = 284,868.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,270.57/1,196,147.29 = 284,868.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,270.57x = 1,196,147.29 × 284,868.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,270.57x = 340,744,812,155.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,744,812,155.03/797,270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,389.17

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