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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,439.92, 1,099,050.38 and 696,285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,439.92, 1,099,050.38 and 696,285.15 is: 958,434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,439.92 : 1,099,050.38 = 696,285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,439.92/1,099,050.38 = 696,285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,439.92x = 1,099,050.38 × 696,285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,439.92x = 765,252,455,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,252,455,214.43/798,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,434.61

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