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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,255.56, 1,197,541.07 and 292,821.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,255.56, 1,197,541.07 and 292,821.23 is: 439,289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,255.56 : 1,197,541.07 = 292,821.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,255.56/1,197,541.07 = 292,821.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,255.56x = 1,197,541.07 × 292,821.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,255.56x = 350,665,443,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,665,443,837.26/798,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,289.70

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