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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,736.96, 1,196,254.88 and 298,751.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,736.96, 1,196,254.88 and 298,751.04 is: 447,995.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,736.96 : 1,196,254.88 = 298,751.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,736.96/1,196,254.88 = 298,751.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,736.96x = 1,196,254.88 × 298,751.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,736.96x = 357,382,389,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,382,389,505.08/797,736.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,995.28

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