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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,954.70, 1,196,721.45 and 398,300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,954.70, 1,196,721.45 and 398,300.70 is: 597,345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,954.70 : 1,196,721.45 = 398,300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,954.70/1,196,721.45 = 398,300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,954.70x = 1,196,721.45 × 398,300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,954.70x = 476,654,991,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,654,991,240.02/797,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,345.93

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