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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,231.39, 1,196,711.32 and 460,889.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,231.39, 1,196,711.32 and 460,889.39 is: 690,966.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,231.39 : 1,196,711.32 = 460,889.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,231.39/1,196,711.32 = 460,889.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,231.39x = 1,196,711.32 × 460,889.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,231.39x = 551,551,543,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,551,543,145.12/798,231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,966.99

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