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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,224.14, 1,196,700.46 and 460,882.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,224.14, 1,196,700.46 and 460,882.12 is: 690,956.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,224.14 : 1,196,700.46 = 460,882.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,224.14/1,196,700.46 = 460,882.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,224.14x = 1,196,700.46 × 460,882.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,224.14x = 551,537,845,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,537,845,009.78/798,224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,956.11

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