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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,995.01, 1,196,383.19 and 398,922.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,995.01, 1,196,383.19 and 398,922.18 is: 598,078.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,995.01 : 1,196,383.19 = 398,922.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,995.01/1,196,383.19 = 398,922.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,995.01x = 1,196,383.19 × 398,922.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,995.01x = 477,263,788,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,263,788,275.54/797,995.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,078.67

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