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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,732, 1,195,926.84 and 371,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,732, 1,195,926.84 and 371,051.12 is: 556,264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,732 : 1,195,926.84 = 371,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,732/1,195,926.84 = 371,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,732x = 1,195,926.84 × 371,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,732x = 443,749,993,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,749,993,420.06/797,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,264.50

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