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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,438.62, 1,099,048.57 and 696,283.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,438.62, 1,099,048.57 and 696,283.85 is: 958,432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,438.62 : 1,099,048.57 = 696,283.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,438.62/1,099,048.57 = 696,283.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,438.62x = 1,099,048.57 × 696,283.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,438.62x = 765,249,764,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,249,764,481.36/798,438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,432.81

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