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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,400.90, 1,196,101.35 and 377,496.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,400.90, 1,196,101.35 and 377,496.90 is: 566,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,400.90 : 1,196,101.35 = 377,496.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,400.90/1,196,101.35 = 377,496.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,400.90x = 1,196,101.35 × 377,496.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,400.90x = 451,524,551,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,524,551,710.82/797,400.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,245.35

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