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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,466.40, 1,198,574.40 and 499,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,466.40, 1,198,574.40 and 499,284.80 is: 749,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,466.40 : 1,198,574.40 = 499,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,466.40/1,198,574.40 = 499,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,466.40x = 1,198,574.40 × 499,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,466.40x = 598,429,979,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,429,979,589.12/798,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,474.22

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