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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,295.96, 1,196,808 and 460,953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,295.96, 1,196,808 and 460,953.64 is: 691,063.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,295.96 : 1,196,808 = 460,953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,295.96/1,196,808 = 460,953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,295.96x = 1,196,808 × 460,953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,295.96x = 551,673,003,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,673,003,981.12/798,295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,063.25

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