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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,720.10, 1,196,580.15 and 292,280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,720.10, 1,196,580.15 and 292,280.10 is: 438,420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,720.10 : 1,196,580.15 = 292,280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,720.10/1,196,580.15 = 292,280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,720.10x = 1,196,580.15 × 292,280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,720.10x = 349,736,565,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,736,565,900.02/797,720.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,420.15

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