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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,132.65, 1,197,619.34 and 461,409.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,132.65, 1,197,619.34 and 461,409.82 is: 692,357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,132.65 : 1,197,619.34 = 461,409.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,132.65/1,197,619.34 = 461,409.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,132.65x = 1,197,619.34 × 461,409.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,132.65x = 552,593,324,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,593,324,097.92/798,132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,357.75

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