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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,585.43, 1,193,567.81 and 498,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,585.43, 1,193,567.81 and 498,207 is: 745,555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,585.43 : 1,193,567.81 = 498,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,585.43/1,193,567.81 = 498,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,585.43x = 1,193,567.81 × 498,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,585.43x = 594,643,835,425.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,643,835,425.64/797,585.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,555.04

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