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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,727.26, 1,195,919.70 and 371,046.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,727.26, 1,195,919.70 and 371,046.26 is: 556,257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,727.26 : 1,195,919.70 = 371,046.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,727.26/1,195,919.70 = 371,046.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,727.26x = 1,195,919.70 × 371,046.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,727.26x = 443,741,531,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,741,531,945.32/797,727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,257.20

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