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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,729.34, 1,195,922.83 and 371,048.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,729.34, 1,195,922.83 and 371,048.38 is: 556,260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,729.34 : 1,195,922.83 = 371,048.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,729.34/1,195,922.83 = 371,048.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,729.34x = 1,195,922.83 × 371,048.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,729.34x = 443,745,225,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,745,225,454.80/797,729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,260.38

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