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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,914.20, 1,196,871.30 and 378,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,914.20, 1,196,871.30 and 378,010.20 is: 567,015.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,914.20 : 1,196,871.30 = 378,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,914.20/1,196,871.30 = 378,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,914.20x = 1,196,871.30 × 378,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,914.20x = 452,429,559,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,429,559,487.26/797,914.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,015.30

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