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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,846.08, 1,196,834.88 and 574,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,846.08, 1,196,834.88 and 574,247.20 is: 861,418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,846.08 : 1,196,834.88 = 574,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,846.08/1,196,834.88 = 574,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,846.08x = 1,196,834.88 × 574,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,846.08x = 687,279,078,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,279,078,702.34/797,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,418.13

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