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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,707.80, 1,194,948.90 and 497,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,707.80, 1,194,948.90 and 497,266.20 is: 744,893.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,707.80 : 1,194,948.90 = 497,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,707.80/1,194,948.90 = 497,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,707.80x = 1,194,948.90 × 497,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,707.80x = 594,207,698,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,207,698,697.18/797,707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,893.93

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