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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,152.40, 1,197,228.48 and 532,431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,152.40, 1,197,228.48 and 532,431.84 is: 798,647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,152.40 : 1,197,228.48 = 532,431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,152.40/1,197,228.48 = 532,431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,152.40x = 1,197,228.48 × 532,431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,152.40x = 637,442,562,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,442,562,506.80/798,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,647.68

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