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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,362.20, 1,197,560.31 and 286,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,362.20, 1,197,560.31 and 286,060.80 is: 429,097.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,362.20 : 1,197,560.31 = 286,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,362.20/1,197,560.31 = 286,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,362.20x = 1,197,560.31 × 286,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,362.20x = 342,575,060,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,575,060,326.85/798,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,097.30

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