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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,892.16, 1,196,208.06 and 398,312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,892.16, 1,196,208.06 and 398,312.68 is: 597,154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,892.16 : 1,196,208.06 = 398,312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,892.16/1,196,208.06 = 398,312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,892.16x = 1,196,208.06 × 398,312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,892.16x = 476,464,838,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,464,838,216.20/797,892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,154.43

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