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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,281.52, 1,196,786.22 and 460,939.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,281.52, 1,196,786.22 and 460,939.50 is: 691,041.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,281.52 : 1,196,786.22 = 460,939.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,281.52/1,196,786.22 = 460,939.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,281.52x = 1,196,786.22 × 460,939.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,281.52x = 551,646,041,853.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,646,041,853.69/798,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,041.98

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