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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,931.30, 1,195,899.03 and 398,684.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,931.30, 1,195,899.03 and 398,684.46 is: 597,528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,931.30 : 1,195,899.03 = 398,684.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,931.30/1,195,899.03 = 398,684.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,931.30x = 1,195,899.03 × 398,684.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,931.30x = 476,786,358,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,786,358,990.07/797,931.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,528.08

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