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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,234.22, 1,101,217.68 and 488,150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,234.22, 1,101,217.68 and 488,150.42 is: 673,436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,234.22 : 1,101,217.68 = 488,150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,234.22/1,101,217.68 = 488,150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,234.22x = 1,101,217.68 × 488,150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,234.22x = 537,559,873,003.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,559,873,003.43/798,234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,436.27

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