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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,724, 1,195,914.87 and 371,043.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,724, 1,195,914.87 and 371,043.09 is: 556,252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,724 : 1,195,914.87 = 371,043.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,724/1,195,914.87 = 371,043.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,724x = 1,195,914.87 × 371,043.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,724x = 443,735,948,741.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,735,948,741.75/797,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,252.47

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