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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,894.46, 1,196,640.81 and 398,246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,894.46, 1,196,640.81 and 398,246.94 is: 597,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,894.46 : 1,196,640.81 = 398,246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,894.46/1,196,640.81 = 398,246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,894.46x = 1,196,640.81 × 398,246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,894.46x = 476,558,540,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,558,540,861.62/797,894.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,270.15

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