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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,361.44, 1,197,559.18 and 286,060.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,361.44, 1,197,559.18 and 286,060.05 is: 429,096.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,361.44 : 1,197,559.18 = 286,060.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,361.44/1,197,559.18 = 286,060.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,361.44x = 1,197,559.18 × 286,060.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,361.44x = 342,573,834,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,573,834,775.49/798,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,096.17

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