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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,941.60, 1,195,940.40 and 347,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,941.60, 1,195,940.40 and 347,711.20 is: 521,143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,941.60 : 1,195,940.40 = 347,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,941.60/1,195,940.40 = 347,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,941.60x = 1,195,940.40 × 347,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,941.60x = 415,841,871,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,841,871,612.48/797,941.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,143.24

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