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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,285.52, 1,196,792.22 and 460,943.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,285.52, 1,196,792.22 and 460,943.50 is: 691,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,285.52 : 1,196,792.22 = 460,943.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,285.52/1,196,792.22 = 460,943.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,285.52x = 1,196,792.22 × 460,943.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,285.52x = 551,653,594,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,653,594,659.57/798,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,047.98

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