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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,366.25, 1,197,878.24 and 586,217.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,366.25, 1,197,878.24 and 586,217.53 is: 879,567.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,366.25 : 1,197,878.24 = 586,217.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,366.25/1,197,878.24 = 586,217.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,366.25x = 1,197,878.24 × 586,217.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,366.25x = 702,217,223,093.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,217,223,093.55/798,366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,567.77

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