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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,365.17, 1,197,564.76 and 286,063.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,365.17, 1,197,564.76 and 286,063.78 is: 429,101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,365.17 : 1,197,564.76 = 286,063.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,365.17/1,197,564.76 = 286,063.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,365.17x = 1,197,564.76 × 286,063.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,365.17x = 342,579,902,040.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,579,902,040.39/798,365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,101.76

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