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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,124.61, 1,197,607.30 and 461,401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,124.61, 1,197,607.30 and 461,401.74 is: 692,345.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,124.61 : 1,197,607.30 = 461,401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,124.61/1,197,607.30 = 461,401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,124.61x = 1,197,607.30 × 461,401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,124.61x = 552,578,090,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,578,090,903.20/798,124.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,345.63

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