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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,602.88, 1,196,262.27 and 317,790.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,602.88, 1,196,262.27 and 317,790.47 is: 476,629.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,602.88 : 1,196,262.27 = 317,790.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,602.88/1,196,262.27 = 317,790.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,602.88x = 1,196,262.27 × 317,790.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,602.88x = 380,160,752,017.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,160,752,017.22/797,602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,629.11

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