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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,152.40, 1,197,228.60 and 378,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,152.40, 1,197,228.60 and 378,248.40 is: 567,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,152.40 : 1,197,228.60 = 378,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,152.40/1,197,228.60 = 378,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,152.40x = 1,197,228.60 × 378,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,152.40x = 452,849,802,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,849,802,384.24/798,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,372.60

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