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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,230.45, 1,196,709.91 and 460,888.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,230.45, 1,196,709.91 and 460,888.45 is: 690,965.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,230.45 : 1,196,709.91 = 460,888.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,230.45/1,196,709.91 = 460,888.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,230.45x = 1,196,709.91 × 460,888.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,230.45x = 551,549,773,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,549,773,103.88/798,230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,965.59

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