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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,362.67, 1,196,048.66 and 198,323.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,362.67, 1,196,048.66 and 198,323.93 is: 297,487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,362.67 : 1,196,048.66 = 198,323.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,362.67/1,196,048.66 = 198,323.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,362.67x = 1,196,048.66 × 198,323.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,362.67x = 237,205,063,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,205,063,750.57/797,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,487.05

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