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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,147.60, 1,195,666.20 and 481,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,147.60, 1,195,666.20 and 481,664.40 is: 721,558.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,147.60 : 1,195,666.20 = 481,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,147.60/1,195,666.20 = 481,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,147.60x = 1,195,666.20 × 481,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,147.60x = 575,909,842,823.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,909,842,823.28/798,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,558.07

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