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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,422.10, 1,197,633.15 and 514,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,422.10, 1,197,633.15 and 514,986.90 is: 772,480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,422.10 : 1,197,633.15 = 514,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,422.10/1,197,633.15 = 514,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,422.10x = 1,197,633.15 × 514,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,422.10x = 616,765,383,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,765,383,255.74/798,422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,480.35

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