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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,998.80, 1,187,998.20 and 477,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,998.80, 1,187,998.20 and 477,070.80 is: 715,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,998.80 : 1,187,998.20 = 477,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,998.80/1,187,998.20 = 477,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,998.80x = 1,187,998.20 × 477,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,998.80x = 566,759,251,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,759,251,672.56/791,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,606.20

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