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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,699.55, 1,195,551.48 and 398,451.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,699.55, 1,195,551.48 and 398,451.78 is: 597,179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,699.55 : 1,195,551.48 = 398,451.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,699.55/1,195,551.48 = 398,451.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,699.55x = 1,195,551.48 × 398,451.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,699.55x = 476,369,615,287.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,369,615,287.63/797,699.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,179.25

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