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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,913.71, 1,196,149.35 and 541,831.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,913.71, 1,196,149.35 and 541,831.73 is: 812,257.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,913.71 : 1,196,149.35 = 541,831.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,913.71/1,196,149.35 = 541,831.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,913.71x = 1,196,149.35 × 541,831.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,913.71x = 648,111,667,700.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,111,667,700.00/797,913.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,257.84

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