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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,726, 1,195,917.86 and 371,045.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,726, 1,195,917.86 and 371,045.10 is: 556,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,726 : 1,195,917.86 = 371,045.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,726/1,195,917.86 = 371,045.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,726x = 1,195,917.86 × 371,045.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,726x = 443,739,461,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,739,461,955.49/797,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,255.48

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