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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,474.40, 1,196,330.40 and 285,100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,474.40, 1,196,330.40 and 285,100.80 is: 427,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,474.40 : 1,196,330.40 = 285,100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,474.40/1,196,330.40 = 285,100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,474.40x = 1,196,330.40 × 285,100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,474.40x = 341,074,754,104.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,074,754,104.32/797,474.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,693.67

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