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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,951.40, 1,196,927.10 and 498,769.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,951.40, 1,196,927.10 and 498,769.80 is: 748,154.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,951.40 : 1,196,927.10 = 498,769.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,951.40/1,196,927.10 = 498,769.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,951.40x = 1,196,927.10 × 498,769.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,951.40x = 596,991,090,281.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,991,090,281.58/797,951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,154.70

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