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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,129.65, 1,197,614.84 and 461,406.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,129.65, 1,197,614.84 and 461,406.82 is: 692,353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,129.65 : 1,197,614.84 = 461,406.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,129.65/1,197,614.84 = 461,406.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,129.65x = 1,197,614.84 × 461,406.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,129.65x = 552,587,654,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,587,654,909.21/798,129.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,353.25

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