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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,383.34, 1,196,079.31 and 198,344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,383.34, 1,196,079.31 and 198,344.50 is: 297,517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,383.34 : 1,196,079.31 = 198,344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,383.34/1,196,079.31 = 198,344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,383.34x = 1,196,079.31 × 198,344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,383.34x = 237,235,749,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,235,749,960.03/797,383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,517.82

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