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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,275.07, 1,196,154.05 and 284,873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,275.07, 1,196,154.05 and 284,873.12 is: 427,395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,275.07 : 1,196,154.05 = 284,873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,275.07/1,196,154.05 = 284,873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,275.07x = 1,196,154.05 × 284,873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,275.07x = 340,752,128,819.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,752,128,819.00/797,275.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,395.94

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