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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,668.60, 1,196,502.90 and 532,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,668.60, 1,196,502.90 and 532,247.80 is: 798,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,668.60 : 1,196,502.90 = 532,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,668.60/1,196,502.90 = 532,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,668.60x = 1,196,502.90 × 532,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,668.60x = 636,836,036,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,836,036,218.62/797,668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,371.70

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