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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,335.62, 1,195,157.34 and 391,956.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,335.62, 1,195,157.34 and 391,956.36 is: 587,518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,335.62 : 1,195,157.34 = 391,956.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,335.62/1,195,157.34 = 391,956.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,335.62x = 1,195,157.34 × 391,956.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,335.62x = 468,449,520,613.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,449,520,613.68/797,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,518.62

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