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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,782.16, 1,197,484.68 and 398,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,782.16, 1,197,484.68 and 398,709.20 is: 598,469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,782.16 : 1,197,484.68 = 398,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,782.16/1,197,484.68 = 398,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,782.16x = 1,197,484.68 × 398,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,782.16x = 477,448,158,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,448,158,775.06/797,782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,469.34

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