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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,062.58, 1,196,419.68 and 371,378.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,062.58, 1,196,419.68 and 371,378.25 is: 556,753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,062.58 : 1,196,419.68 = 371,378.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,062.58/1,196,419.68 = 371,378.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,062.58x = 1,196,419.68 × 371,378.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,062.58x = 444,324,247,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,324,247,023.96/798,062.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,753.64

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