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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,564.51, 1,196,340.62 and 198,521.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,564.51, 1,196,340.62 and 198,521.67 is: 297,780.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,564.51 : 1,196,340.62 = 198,521.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,564.51/1,196,340.62 = 198,521.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,564.51x = 1,196,340.62 × 198,521.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,564.51x = 237,499,536,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,499,536,778.63/797,564.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,780.98

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