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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,994.01, 1,196,381.69 and 398,921.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,994.01, 1,196,381.69 and 398,921.18 is: 598,077.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,994.01 : 1,196,381.69 = 398,921.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,994.01/1,196,381.69 = 398,921.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,994.01x = 1,196,381.69 × 398,921.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,994.01x = 477,261,993,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,261,993,510.59/797,994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,077.17

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