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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,609.53, 1,193,603.91 and 498,231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,609.53, 1,193,603.91 and 498,231.10 is: 745,591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,609.53 : 1,193,603.91 = 498,231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,609.53/1,193,603.91 = 498,231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,609.53x = 1,193,603.91 × 498,231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,609.53x = 594,690,589,043.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,690,589,043.60/797,609.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,591.13

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