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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,368.50, 1,197,881.62 and 586,219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,368.50, 1,197,881.62 and 586,219.78 is: 879,571.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,368.50 : 1,197,881.62 = 586,219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,368.50/1,197,881.62 = 586,219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,368.50x = 1,197,881.62 × 586,219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,368.50x = 702,221,896,811.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,221,896,811.35/798,368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,571.15

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