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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,256.50, 1,197,542.49 and 292,822.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,256.50, 1,197,542.49 and 292,822.17 is: 439,291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,256.50 : 1,197,542.49 = 292,822.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,256.50/1,197,542.49 = 292,822.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,256.50x = 1,197,542.49 × 292,822.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,256.50x = 350,666,990,589.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,666,990,589.00/798,256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,291.12

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