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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,951.60, 1,195,955.40 and 347,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,951.60, 1,195,955.40 and 347,721.20 is: 521,158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,951.60 : 1,195,955.40 = 347,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,951.60/1,195,955.40 = 347,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,951.60x = 1,195,955.40 × 347,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,951.60x = 415,859,046,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,859,046,834.48/797,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,158.23

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