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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,001.35, 1,197,002.03 and 378,097.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,001.35, 1,197,002.03 and 378,097.35 is: 567,146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,001.35 : 1,197,002.03 = 378,097.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,001.35/1,197,002.03 = 378,097.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,001.35x = 1,197,002.03 × 378,097.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,001.35x = 452,583,293,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,583,293,597.13/798,001.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,146.03

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