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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,977.20, 1,196,965.80 and 498,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,977.20, 1,196,965.80 and 498,795.60 is: 748,193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,977.20 : 1,196,965.80 = 498,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,977.20/1,196,965.80 = 498,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,977.20x = 1,196,965.80 × 498,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,977.20x = 597,041,274,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,041,274,390.48/797,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,193.40

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