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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,696.86, 1,195,547.48 and 398,449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,696.86, 1,195,547.48 and 398,449.08 is: 597,175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,696.86 : 1,195,547.48 = 398,449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,696.86/1,195,547.48 = 398,449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,696.86x = 1,195,547.48 × 398,449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,696.86x = 476,364,793,502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,364,793,502.32/797,696.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,175.21

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