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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,704.88, 1,195,559.48 and 398,457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,704.88, 1,195,559.48 and 398,457.08 is: 597,187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,704.88 : 1,195,559.48 = 398,457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,704.88/1,195,559.48 = 398,457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,704.88x = 1,195,559.48 × 398,457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,704.88x = 476,379,139,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,379,139,367.12/797,704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,187.19

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