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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,281.92, 1,195,940.16 and 298,373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,281.92, 1,195,940.16 and 298,373.76 is: 447,567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,281.92 : 1,195,940.16 = 298,373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,281.92/1,195,940.16 = 298,373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,281.92x = 1,195,940.16 × 298,373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,281.92x = 356,837,162,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,837,162,274.20/797,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,567.11

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