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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,496.05, 1,196,747.28 and 399,251.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,496.05, 1,196,747.28 and 399,251.00 is: 598,378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,496.05 : 1,196,747.28 = 399,251.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,496.05/1,196,747.28 = 399,251.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,496.05x = 1,196,747.28 × 399,251.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,496.05x = 477,802,549,036.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,802,549,036.19/798,496.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,378.10

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