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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,313.08, 1,196,833.38 and 460,970.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,313.08, 1,196,833.38 and 460,970.76 is: 691,088.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,313.08 : 1,196,833.38 = 460,970.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,313.08/1,196,833.38 = 460,970.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,313.08x = 1,196,833.38 × 460,970.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,313.08x = 551,705,192,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,705,192,771.97/798,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,088.76

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