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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,334.72, 1,196,789.40 and 348,365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,334.72, 1,196,789.40 and 348,365.49 is: 522,892.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,334.72 : 1,196,789.40 = 348,365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,334.72/1,196,789.40 = 348,365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,334.72x = 1,196,789.40 × 348,365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,334.72x = 416,920,125,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,920,125,757.81/797,334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,892.22

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