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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,727.78, 1,195,920.54 and 371,046.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,727.78, 1,195,920.54 and 371,046.78 is: 556,258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,727.78 : 1,195,920.54 = 371,046.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,727.78/1,195,920.54 = 371,046.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,727.78x = 1,195,920.54 × 371,046.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,727.78x = 443,742,465,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,742,465,502.86/797,727.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,258.01

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