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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,715, 1,195,901.35 and 371,034.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,715, 1,195,901.35 and 371,034.07 is: 556,238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,715 : 1,195,901.35 = 371,034.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,715/1,195,901.35 = 371,034.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,715x = 1,195,901.35 × 371,034.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,715x = 443,720,141,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,720,141,291.66/797,715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,238.93

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