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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,256.80, 1,345,885.20 and 799,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,256.80, 1,345,885.20 and 799,279.20 is: 1,198,918.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,256.80 : 1,345,885.20 = 799,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,256.80/1,345,885.20 = 799,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,256.80x = 1,345,885.20 × 799,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,256.80x = 1,075,738,045,947.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,738,045,947.84/897,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198,918.80

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