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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,349.58, 1,196,052.60 and 198,313.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,349.58, 1,196,052.60 and 198,313.87 is: 297,477.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,349.58 : 1,196,052.60 = 198,313.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,349.58/1,196,052.60 = 198,313.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,349.58x = 1,196,052.60 × 198,313.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,349.58x = 237,193,819,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,193,819,829.56/797,349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,477.83

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