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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,129.90, 1,197,615.22 and 461,407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,129.90, 1,197,615.22 and 461,407.08 is: 692,353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,129.90 : 1,197,615.22 = 461,407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,129.90/1,197,615.22 = 461,407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,129.90x = 1,197,615.22 × 461,407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,129.90x = 552,588,141,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,588,141,623.76/798,129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,353.64

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