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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,905.10, 1,196,857.65 and 378,001.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,905.10, 1,196,857.65 and 378,001.10 is: 567,001.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,905.10 : 1,196,857.65 = 378,001.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,905.10/1,196,857.65 = 378,001.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,905.10x = 1,196,857.65 × 378,001.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,905.10x = 452,413,508,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,413,508,243.42/797,905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,001.65

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