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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,577.68, 1,193,556.18 and 498,199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,577.68, 1,193,556.18 and 498,199.25 is: 745,543.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,577.68 : 1,193,556.18 = 498,199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,577.68/1,193,556.18 = 498,199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,577.68x = 1,193,556.18 × 498,199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,577.68x = 594,628,793,708.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,628,793,708.87/797,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,543.42

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