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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,363.67, 1,196,050.16 and 198,324.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,363.67, 1,196,050.16 and 198,324.93 is: 297,488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,363.67 : 1,196,050.16 = 198,324.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,363.67/1,196,050.16 = 198,324.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,363.67x = 1,196,050.16 × 198,324.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,363.67x = 237,206,564,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,206,564,258.49/797,363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,488.55

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