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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,363.70, 1,197,562.56 and 286,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,363.70, 1,197,562.56 and 286,062.30 is: 429,099.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,363.70 : 1,197,562.56 = 286,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,363.70/1,197,562.56 = 286,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,363.70x = 1,197,562.56 × 286,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,363.70x = 342,577,500,307.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,577,500,307.49/798,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,099.54

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