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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,284.62, 1,195,080.89 and 391,905.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,284.62, 1,195,080.89 and 391,905.14 is: 587,441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,284.62 : 1,195,080.89 = 391,905.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,284.62/1,195,080.89 = 391,905.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,284.62x = 1,195,080.89 × 391,905.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,284.62x = 468,358,335,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,358,335,571.85/797,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,441.83

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