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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,279.92, 1,196,784 and 460,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,279.92, 1,196,784 and 460,937.60 is: 691,039.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,279.92 : 1,196,784 = 460,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,279.92/1,196,784 = 460,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,279.92x = 1,196,784 × 460,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,279.92x = 551,642,744,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,642,744,678.40/798,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,039.23

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