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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,150.36, 1,197,444.24 and 398,308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,150.36, 1,197,444.24 and 398,308.44 is: 597,571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,150.36 : 1,197,444.24 = 398,308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,150.36/1,197,444.24 = 398,308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,150.36x = 1,197,444.24 × 398,308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,150.36x = 476,952,147,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,952,147,221.39/798,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,571.80

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