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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,228.95, 1,196,707.68 and 460,886.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,228.95, 1,196,707.68 and 460,886.94 is: 690,963.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,228.95 : 1,196,707.68 = 460,886.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,228.95/1,196,707.68 = 460,886.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,228.95x = 1,196,707.68 × 460,886.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,228.95x = 551,546,940,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,546,940,709.70/798,228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,963.34

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