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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,968.84, 1,196,940.30 and 377,546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,968.84, 1,196,940.30 and 377,546.44 is: 566,313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,968.84 : 1,196,940.30 = 377,546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,968.84/1,196,940.30 = 377,546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,968.84x = 1,196,940.30 × 377,546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,968.84x = 451,900,549,157.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,900,549,157.53/797,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,313.53

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