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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,934.90, 1,197,777.15 and 498,753.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,934.90, 1,197,777.15 and 498,753.30 is: 748,676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,934.90 : 1,197,777.15 = 498,753.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,934.90/1,197,777.15 = 498,753.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,934.90x = 1,197,777.15 × 498,753.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,934.90x = 597,395,306,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,395,306,227.10/797,934.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,676.75

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