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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,469.26, 1,196,850.96 and 398,321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,469.26, 1,196,850.96 and 398,321.16 is: 597,056.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,469.26 : 1,196,850.96 = 398,321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,469.26/1,196,850.96 = 398,321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,469.26x = 1,196,850.96 × 398,321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,469.26x = 476,731,062,734.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,731,062,734.31/798,469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,056.25

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