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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,129.62, 1,197,614.81 and 461,406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,129.62, 1,197,614.81 and 461,406.74 is: 692,353.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,129.62 : 1,197,614.81 = 461,406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,129.62/1,197,614.81 = 461,406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,129.62x = 1,197,614.81 × 461,406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,129.62x = 552,587,545,257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,587,545,257.82/798,129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,353.14

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