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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,280.99, 1,197,875.90 and 292,774.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,280.99, 1,197,875.90 and 292,774.57 is: 439,328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,280.99 : 1,197,875.90 = 292,774.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,280.99/1,197,875.90 = 292,774.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,280.99x = 1,197,875.90 × 292,774.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,280.99x = 350,707,601,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,707,601,535.86/798,280.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,328.51

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