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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,055.08, 1,196,408.43 and 371,370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,055.08, 1,196,408.43 and 371,370.71 is: 556,742.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,055.08 : 1,196,408.43 = 371,370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,055.08/1,196,408.43 = 371,370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,055.08x = 1,196,408.43 × 371,370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,055.08x = 444,311,042,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,311,042,117.04/798,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,742.33

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