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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,343.56, 1,195,169.40 and 391,964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,343.56, 1,195,169.40 and 391,964.08 is: 587,530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,343.56 : 1,195,169.40 = 391,964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,343.56/1,195,169.40 = 391,964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,343.56x = 1,195,169.40 × 391,964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,343.56x = 468,463,468,339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,463,468,339.31/797,343.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,530.26

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