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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,127.62, 1,197,611.81 and 461,404.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,127.62, 1,197,611.81 and 461,404.74 is: 692,350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,127.62 : 1,197,611.81 = 461,404.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,127.62/1,197,611.81 = 461,404.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,127.62x = 1,197,611.81 × 461,404.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,127.62x = 552,583,763,506.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,583,763,506.96/798,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,350.13

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