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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,225.77, 1,196,702.90 and 460,883.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,225.77, 1,196,702.90 and 460,883.75 is: 690,958.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,225.77 : 1,196,702.90 = 460,883.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,225.77/1,196,702.90 = 460,883.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,225.77x = 1,196,702.90 × 460,883.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,225.77x = 551,540,920,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,540,920,875.21/798,225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,958.55

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