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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,295.22, 1,195,265.46 and 371,078.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,295.22, 1,195,265.46 and 371,078.56 is: 556,302.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,295.22 : 1,195,265.46 = 371,078.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,295.22/1,195,265.46 = 371,078.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,295.22x = 1,195,265.46 × 371,078.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,295.22x = 443,537,385,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,537,385,714.54/797,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,302.58

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