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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,298.35, 1,195,270.16 and 371,081.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,298.35, 1,195,270.16 and 371,081.68 is: 556,307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,298.35 : 1,195,270.16 = 371,081.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,298.35/1,195,270.16 = 371,081.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,298.35x = 1,195,270.16 × 371,081.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,298.35x = 443,542,854,183.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,542,854,183.09/797,298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,307.26

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