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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,950.60, 1,196,925.90 and 587,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,950.60, 1,196,925.90 and 587,998.60 is: 881,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,950.60 : 1,196,925.90 = 587,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,950.60/1,196,925.90 = 587,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,950.60x = 1,196,925.90 × 587,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,950.60x = 703,790,753,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,790,753,503.74/797,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,997.90

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