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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,725, 1,195,916.37 and 371,044.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,725, 1,195,916.37 and 371,044.09 is: 556,253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,725 : 1,195,916.37 = 371,044.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,725/1,195,916.37 = 371,044.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,725x = 1,195,916.37 × 371,044.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,725x = 443,737,701,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,737,701,222.75/797,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,253.97

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