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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,384.90, 1,197,806.85 and 461,666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,384.90, 1,197,806.85 and 461,666.82 is: 692,632.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,384.90 : 1,197,806.85 = 461,666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,384.90/1,197,806.85 = 461,666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,384.90x = 1,197,806.85 × 461,666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,384.90x = 552,987,679,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,987,679,413.72/798,384.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,632.94

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