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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,563.01, 1,196,338.36 and 198,520.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,563.01, 1,196,338.36 and 198,520.17 is: 297,778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,563.01 : 1,196,338.36 = 198,520.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,563.01/1,196,338.36 = 198,520.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,563.01x = 1,196,338.36 × 198,520.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,563.01x = 237,497,289,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,497,289,994.38/797,563.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,778.72

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