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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,469.76, 1,196,851.71 and 398,321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,469.76, 1,196,851.71 and 398,321.66 is: 597,057.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,469.76 : 1,196,851.71 = 398,321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,469.76/1,196,851.71 = 398,321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,469.76x = 1,196,851.71 × 398,321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,469.76x = 476,731,959,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,731,959,901.04/798,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,057.00

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