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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,548.06, 1,196,315.93 and 198,505.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,548.06, 1,196,315.93 and 198,505.19 is: 297,756.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,548.06 : 1,196,315.93 = 198,505.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,548.06/1,196,315.93 = 198,505.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,548.06x = 1,196,315.93 × 198,505.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,548.06x = 237,474,920,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,474,920,984.68/797,548.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,756.25

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