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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,362.94, 1,197,561.43 and 286,061.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,362.94, 1,197,561.43 and 286,061.54 is: 429,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,362.94 : 1,197,561.43 = 286,061.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,362.94/1,197,561.43 = 286,061.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,362.94x = 1,197,561.43 × 286,061.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,362.94x = 342,576,266,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,576,266,407.36/798,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,098.41

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