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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,272.33, 1,196,149.91 and 284,870.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,272.33, 1,196,149.91 and 284,870.35 is: 427,391.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,272.33 : 1,196,149.91 = 284,870.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,272.33/1,196,149.91 = 284,870.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,272.33x = 1,196,149.91 × 284,870.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,272.33x = 340,747,643,514.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,747,643,514.17/797,272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,391.78

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