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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,484.88, 1,196,224.56 and 198,445.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,484.88, 1,196,224.56 and 198,445.93 is: 297,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,484.88 : 1,196,224.56 = 198,445.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,484.88/1,196,224.56 = 198,445.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,484.88x = 1,196,224.56 × 198,445.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,484.88x = 237,385,889,316.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,385,889,316.92/797,484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,668.20

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