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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,026.64, 1,197,028.08 and 371,323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,026.64, 1,197,028.08 and 371,323.50 is: 556,979.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,026.64 : 1,197,028.08 = 371,323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,026.64/1,197,028.08 = 371,323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,026.64x = 1,197,028.08 × 371,323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,026.64x = 444,484,656,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,484,656,263.88/798,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,979.72

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