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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,755.84, 1,196,472.80 and 292,144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,755.84, 1,196,472.80 and 292,144.22 is: 438,157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,755.84 : 1,196,472.80 = 292,144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,755.84/1,196,472.80 = 292,144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,755.84x = 1,196,472.80 × 292,144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,755.84x = 349,542,612,907.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,542,612,907.22/797,755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,157.39

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