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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,001.60, 1,197,002.40 and 378,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,001.60, 1,197,002.40 and 378,097.60 is: 567,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,001.60 : 1,197,002.40 = 378,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,001.60/1,197,002.40 = 378,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,001.60x = 1,197,002.40 × 378,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,001.60x = 452,583,734,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,583,734,634.24/798,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,146.40

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