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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,022.14, 1,197,021.33 and 371,319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,022.14, 1,197,021.33 and 371,319 is: 556,972.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,022.14 : 1,197,021.33 = 371,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,022.14/1,197,021.33 = 371,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,022.14x = 1,197,021.33 × 371,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,022.14x = 444,476,763,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,476,763,234.27/798,022.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,972.97

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