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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,229.95, 1,196,709.18 and 460,887.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,229.95, 1,196,709.18 and 460,887.94 is: 690,964.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,229.95 : 1,196,709.18 = 460,887.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,229.95/1,196,709.18 = 460,887.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,229.95x = 1,196,709.18 × 460,887.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,229.95x = 551,548,828,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,548,828,749.29/798,229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,964.84

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