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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,698.52, 1,195,549.94 and 398,450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,698.52, 1,195,549.94 and 398,450.74 is: 597,177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,698.52 : 1,195,549.94 = 398,450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,698.52/1,195,549.94 = 398,450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,698.52x = 1,195,549.94 × 398,450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,698.52x = 476,367,753,318.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,367,753,318.83/797,698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,177.68

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