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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,470.01, 1,196,852.09 and 398,321.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,470.01, 1,196,852.09 and 398,321.91 is: 597,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,470.01 : 1,196,852.09 = 398,321.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,470.01/1,196,852.09 = 398,321.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,470.01x = 1,196,852.09 × 398,321.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,470.01x = 476,732,408,484.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,732,408,484.68/798,470.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,057.38

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