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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,366.47, 1,197,566.71 and 286,065.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,366.47, 1,197,566.71 and 286,065.07 is: 429,103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,366.47 : 1,197,566.71 = 286,065.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,366.47/1,197,566.71 = 286,065.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,366.47x = 1,197,566.71 × 286,065.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,366.47x = 342,582,001,016.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,582,001,016.74/798,366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,103.70

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