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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,488.40, 1,196,232.60 and 377,584.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,488.40, 1,196,232.60 and 377,584.40 is: 566,376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,488.40 : 1,196,232.60 = 377,584.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,488.40/1,196,232.60 = 377,584.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,488.40x = 1,196,232.60 × 377,584.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,488.40x = 451,678,768,531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,678,768,531.44/797,488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,376.60

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