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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,358.15, 1,196,912.03 and 498,176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,358.15, 1,196,912.03 and 498,176.55 is: 747,811.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,358.15 : 1,196,912.03 = 498,176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,358.15/1,196,912.03 = 498,176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,358.15x = 1,196,912.03 × 498,176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,358.15x = 596,273,503,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,273,503,268.01/797,358.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,811.39

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