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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,381.40, 1,197,801.60 and 461,663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,381.40, 1,197,801.60 and 461,663.32 is: 692,627.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,381.40 : 1,197,801.60 = 461,663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,381.40/1,197,801.60 = 461,663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,381.40x = 1,197,801.60 × 461,663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,381.40x = 552,981,063,357.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,981,063,357.31/798,381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,627.69

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