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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,721.60, 1,196,582.40 and 292,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,721.60, 1,196,582.40 and 292,281.60 is: 438,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,721.60 : 1,196,582.40 = 292,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,721.60/1,196,582.40 = 292,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,721.60x = 1,196,582.40 × 292,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,721.60x = 349,739,018,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,739,018,403.84/797,721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,422.40

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