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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,712.60, 1,196,568.90 and 292,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,712.60, 1,196,568.90 and 292,272.60 is: 438,408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,712.60 : 1,196,568.90 = 292,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,712.60/1,196,568.90 = 292,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,712.60x = 1,196,568.90 × 292,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,712.60x = 349,724,303,482.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,724,303,482.14/797,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,408.90

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