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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,373.74, 1,196,060.62 and 547,297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,373.74, 1,196,060.62 and 547,297.58 is: 820,946.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,373.74 : 1,196,060.62 = 547,297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,373.74/1,196,060.62 = 547,297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,373.74x = 1,196,060.62 × 547,297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,373.74x = 654,601,082,859.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,601,082,859.30/797,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,946.38

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