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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,702.27, 1,195,555.55 and 398,454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,702.27, 1,195,555.55 and 398,454.48 is: 597,183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,702.27 : 1,195,555.55 = 398,454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,702.27/1,195,555.55 = 398,454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,702.27x = 1,195,555.55 × 398,454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,702.27x = 476,374,462,994.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,374,462,994.09/797,702.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,183.29

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