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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,223.02, 1,196,698.76 and 460,881.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,223.02, 1,196,698.76 and 460,881.01 is: 690,954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,223.02 : 1,196,698.76 = 460,881.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,223.02/1,196,698.76 = 460,881.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,223.02x = 1,196,698.76 × 460,881.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,223.02x = 551,535,733,174.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,535,733,174.55/798,223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,954.43

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