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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,953.37, 1,195,699.87 and 392,680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,953.37, 1,195,699.87 and 392,680.40 is: 588,415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,953.37 : 1,195,699.87 = 392,680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,953.37/1,195,699.87 = 392,680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,953.37x = 1,195,699.87 × 392,680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,953.37x = 469,527,901,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,527,901,268.15/797,953.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,415.21

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