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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,693.05, 1,195,541.75 and 398,445.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,693.05, 1,195,541.75 and 398,445.27 is: 597,169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,693.05 : 1,195,541.75 = 398,445.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,693.05/1,195,541.75 = 398,445.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,693.05x = 1,195,541.75 × 398,445.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,693.05x = 476,357,955,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,357,955,375.02/797,693.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,169.49

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