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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,551.52, 1,196,321.12 and 198,508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,551.52, 1,196,321.12 and 198,508.68 is: 297,761.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,551.52 : 1,196,321.12 = 198,508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,551.52/1,196,321.12 = 198,508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,551.52x = 1,196,321.12 × 198,508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,551.52x = 237,480,126,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,480,126,883.59/797,551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,761.49

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