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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,365.13, 1,197,876.55 and 586,216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,365.13, 1,197,876.55 and 586,216.41 is: 879,566.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,365.13 : 1,197,876.55 = 586,216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,365.13/1,197,876.55 = 586,216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,365.13x = 1,197,876.55 × 586,216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,365.13x = 702,214,890,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,214,890,764.19/798,365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,566.08

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