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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,891.16, 1,196,206.56 and 398,311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,891.16, 1,196,206.56 and 398,311.68 is: 597,152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,891.16 : 1,196,206.56 = 398,311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,891.16/1,196,206.56 = 398,311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,891.16x = 1,196,206.56 × 398,311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,891.16x = 476,463,044,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,463,044,540.62/797,891.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,152.93

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