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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,399.51, 1,196,886.59 and 348,430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,399.51, 1,196,886.59 and 348,430.28 is: 522,989.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,399.51 : 1,196,886.59 = 348,430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,399.51/1,196,886.59 = 348,430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,399.51x = 1,196,886.59 × 348,430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,399.51x = 417,031,526,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,031,526,443.69/797,399.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,989.44

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