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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,187.67, 1,197,944.22 and 372,371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,187.67, 1,197,944.22 and 372,371.57 is: 558,167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,187.67 : 1,197,944.22 = 372,371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,187.67/1,197,944.22 = 372,371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,187.67x = 1,197,944.22 × 372,371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,187.67x = 446,080,363,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,080,363,984.10/799,187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,167.22

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