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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,540.88, 1,195,829.34 and 317,842.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,540.88, 1,195,829.34 and 317,842.50 is: 476,571.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,540.88 : 1,195,829.34 = 317,842.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,540.88/1,195,829.34 = 317,842.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,540.88x = 1,195,829.34 × 317,842.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,540.88x = 380,085,386,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,085,386,998.95/797,540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,571.67

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