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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,727, 1,195,919.37 and 371,046.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,727, 1,195,919.37 and 371,046.09 is: 556,256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,727 : 1,195,919.37 = 371,046.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,727/1,195,919.37 = 371,046.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,727x = 1,195,919.37 × 371,046.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,727x = 443,741,206,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,741,206,193.76/797,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,256.97

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