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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,231.02, 1,196,710.76 and 460,889.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,231.02, 1,196,710.76 and 460,889.01 is: 690,966.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,231.02 : 1,196,710.76 = 460,889.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,231.02/1,196,710.76 = 460,889.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,231.02x = 1,196,710.76 × 460,889.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,231.02x = 551,550,835,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,550,835,128.30/798,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,966.43

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