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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,466.60, 1,197,699.90 and 529,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,466.60, 1,197,699.90 and 529,028.20 is: 793,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,466.60 : 1,197,699.90 = 529,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,466.60/1,197,699.90 = 529,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,466.60x = 1,197,699.90 × 529,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,466.60x = 633,617,022,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,617,022,237.18/798,466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,542.30

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