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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,408.28, 1,195,484.58 and 397,843.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,408.28, 1,195,484.58 and 397,843.56 is: 596,452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,408.28 : 1,195,484.58 = 397,843.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,408.28/1,195,484.58 = 397,843.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,408.28x = 1,195,484.58 × 397,843.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,408.28x = 475,615,841,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,615,841,232.31/797,408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,452.10

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