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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,669.40, 1,196,504.10 and 514,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,669.40, 1,196,504.10 and 514,234.20 is: 771,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,669.40 : 1,196,504.10 = 514,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,669.40/1,196,504.10 = 514,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,669.40x = 1,196,504.10 × 514,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,669.40x = 615,283,328,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,283,328,660.22/797,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,351.30

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