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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,501.08, 1,196,754.96 and 399,256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,501.08, 1,196,754.96 and 399,256.04 is: 598,385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,501.08 : 1,196,754.96 = 399,256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,501.08/1,196,754.96 = 399,256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,501.08x = 1,196,754.96 × 399,256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,501.08x = 477,811,646,179.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,811,646,179.96/798,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,385.72

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