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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,918.40, 1,196,877.60 and 461,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,918.40, 1,196,877.60 and 461,995.20 is: 692,992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,918.40 : 1,196,877.60 = 461,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,918.40/1,196,877.60 = 461,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,918.40x = 1,196,877.60 × 461,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,918.40x = 552,951,706,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,951,706,187.52/797,918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,992.80

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