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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,258.94, 1,197,739.01 and 419,091.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,258.94, 1,197,739.01 and 419,091.57 is: 628,821.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,258.94 : 1,197,739.01 = 419,091.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,258.94/1,197,739.01 = 419,091.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,258.94x = 1,197,739.01 × 419,091.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,258.94x = 501,962,322,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,962,322,151.15/798,258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,821.42

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