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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,993.51, 1,196,380.94 and 398,920.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,993.51, 1,196,380.94 and 398,920.68 is: 598,076.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,993.51 : 1,196,380.94 = 398,920.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,993.51/1,196,380.94 = 398,920.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,993.51x = 1,196,380.94 × 398,920.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,993.51x = 477,261,096,129.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,261,096,129.24/797,993.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,076.42

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