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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,976.20, 1,196,964.30 and 498,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,976.20, 1,196,964.30 and 498,794.60 is: 748,191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,976.20 : 1,196,964.30 = 498,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,976.20/1,196,964.30 = 498,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,976.20x = 1,196,964.30 × 498,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,976.20x = 597,039,329,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,039,329,232.78/797,976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,191.90

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