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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,254.81, 1,197,539.95 and 292,820.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,254.81, 1,197,539.95 and 292,820.48 is: 439,288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,254.81 : 1,197,539.95 = 292,820.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,254.81/1,197,539.95 = 292,820.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,254.81x = 1,197,539.95 × 292,820.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,254.81x = 350,664,216,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,664,216,258.43/798,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,288.58

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