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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,074.76, 1,195,205.22 and 442,206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,074.76, 1,195,205.22 and 442,206.12 is: 662,252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,074.76 : 1,195,205.22 = 442,206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,074.76/1,195,205.22 = 442,206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,074.76x = 1,195,205.22 × 442,206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,074.76x = 528,527,062,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,527,062,939.95/798,074.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,252.57

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