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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,293.88, 1,196,583.84 and 398,144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,293.88, 1,196,583.84 and 398,144.16 is: 596,788.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,293.88 : 1,196,583.84 = 398,144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,293.88/1,196,583.84 = 398,144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,293.88x = 1,196,583.84 × 398,144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,293.88x = 476,412,867,846.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,412,867,846.37/798,293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,788.83

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