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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,700.86, 1,195,553.48 and 398,453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,700.86, 1,195,553.48 and 398,453.08 is: 597,181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,700.86 : 1,195,553.48 = 398,453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,700.86/1,195,553.48 = 398,453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,700.86x = 1,195,553.48 × 398,453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,700.86x = 476,371,966,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,371,966,410.72/797,700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,181.21

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