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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,045.90, 1,197,068.85 and 498,864.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,045.90, 1,197,068.85 and 498,864.30 is: 748,296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,045.90 : 1,197,068.85 = 498,864.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,045.90/1,197,068.85 = 498,864.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,045.90x = 1,197,068.85 × 498,864.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,045.90x = 597,174,913,907.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,174,913,907.06/798,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,296.45

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