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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,951.10, 1,196,926.65 and 587,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,951.10, 1,196,926.65 and 587,999.10 is: 881,998.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,951.10 : 1,196,926.65 = 587,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,951.10/1,196,926.65 = 587,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,951.10x = 1,196,926.65 × 587,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,951.10x = 703,791,792,966.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,791,792,966.02/797,951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,998.65

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