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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,366.17, 1,197,566.26 and 286,064.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,366.17, 1,197,566.26 and 286,064.78 is: 429,103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,366.17 : 1,197,566.26 = 286,064.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,366.17/1,197,566.26 = 286,064.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,366.17x = 1,197,566.26 × 286,064.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,366.17x = 342,581,528,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,581,528,702.32/798,366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,103.26

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