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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,904.62, 1,194,954.23 and 442,035.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,904.62, 1,194,954.23 and 442,035.98 is: 661,999.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,904.62 : 1,194,954.23 = 442,035.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,904.62/1,194,954.23 = 442,035.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,904.62x = 1,194,954.23 × 442,035.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,904.62x = 528,212,759,243.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,212,759,243.51/797,904.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,999.88

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