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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,484.38, 1,196,223.81 and 198,445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,484.38, 1,196,223.81 and 198,445.43 is: 297,667.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,484.38 : 1,196,223.81 = 198,445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,484.38/1,196,223.81 = 198,445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,484.38x = 1,196,223.81 × 198,445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,484.38x = 237,385,142,370.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,385,142,370.57/797,484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,667.45

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