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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,729.91, 1,195,923.67 and 371,048.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,729.91, 1,195,923.67 and 371,048.94 is: 556,261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,729.91 : 1,195,923.67 = 371,048.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,729.91/1,195,923.67 = 371,048.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,729.91x = 1,195,923.67 × 371,048.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,729.91x = 443,746,211,233.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,746,211,233.94/797,729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,261.22

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