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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,364.22, 1,197,563.33 and 286,062.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,364.22, 1,197,563.33 and 286,062.82 is: 429,100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,364.22 : 1,197,563.33 = 286,062.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,364.22/1,197,563.33 = 286,062.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,364.22x = 1,197,563.33 × 286,062.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,364.22x = 342,578,341,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,578,341,029.64/798,364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,100.32

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