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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,472.40, 1,196,861.40 and 791,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,472.40, 1,196,861.40 and 791,251.60 is: 1,187,525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,472.40 : 1,196,861.40 = 791,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,472.40/1,196,861.40 = 791,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,472.40x = 1,196,861.40 × 791,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,472.40x = 947,018,497,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,018,497,728.24/797,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,525.11

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