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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,914.71, 1,196,150.85 and 541,832.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,914.71, 1,196,150.85 and 541,832.73 is: 812,259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,914.71 : 1,196,150.85 = 541,832.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,914.71/1,196,150.85 = 541,832.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,914.71x = 1,196,150.85 × 541,832.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,914.71x = 648,113,680,547.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,113,680,547.32/797,914.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,259.35

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