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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,673.96, 1,196,202.60 and 311,295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,673.96, 1,196,202.60 and 311,295.96 is: 466,823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,673.96 : 1,196,202.60 = 311,295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,673.96/1,196,202.60 = 311,295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,673.96x = 1,196,202.60 × 311,295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,673.96x = 372,373,036,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,373,036,721.50/797,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,823.61

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