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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,225.14, 1,196,701.96 and 460,883.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,225.14, 1,196,701.96 and 460,883.12 is: 690,957.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,225.14 : 1,196,701.96 = 460,883.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,225.14/1,196,701.96 = 460,883.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,225.14x = 1,196,701.96 × 460,883.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,225.14x = 551,539,733,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,539,733,034.92/798,225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,957.61

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