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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,553.78, 1,196,324.49 and 198,510.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,553.78, 1,196,324.49 and 198,510.93 is: 297,764.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,553.78 : 1,196,324.49 = 198,510.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,553.78/1,196,324.49 = 198,510.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,553.78x = 1,196,324.49 × 198,510.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,553.78x = 237,483,487,091.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,483,487,091.68/797,553.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,764.86

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