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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,717, 1,195,904.34 and 371,036.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,717, 1,195,904.34 and 371,036.06 is: 556,241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,717 : 1,195,904.34 = 371,036.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,717/1,195,904.34 = 371,036.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,717x = 1,195,904.34 × 371,036.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,717x = 443,723,634,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,723,634,450.50/797,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,241.92

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