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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,627.20, 1,196,440.80 and 498,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,627.20, 1,196,440.80 and 498,445.60 is: 747,668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,627.20 : 1,196,440.80 = 498,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,627.20/1,196,440.80 = 498,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,627.20x = 1,196,440.80 × 498,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,627.20x = 596,360,652,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,360,652,420.48/797,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,668.40

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