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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,717.22, 1,197,857.61 and 286,286.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,717.22, 1,197,857.61 and 286,286.85 is: 429,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,717.22 : 1,197,857.61 = 286,286.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,717.22/1,197,857.61 = 286,286.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,717.22x = 1,197,857.61 × 286,286.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,717.22x = 342,930,875,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,930,875,926.14/798,717.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,352.05

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