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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,920.20, 1,196,669.70 and 398,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,920.20, 1,196,669.70 and 398,266.20 is: 597,294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,920.20 : 1,196,669.70 = 398,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,920.20/1,196,669.70 = 398,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,920.20x = 1,196,669.70 × 398,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,920.20x = 476,593,094,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,593,094,074.14/797,920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,294.18

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