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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,512.90, 1,196,416.04 and 482,305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,512.90, 1,196,416.04 and 482,305.50 is: 722,640.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,512.90 : 1,196,416.04 = 482,305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,512.90/1,196,416.04 = 482,305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,512.90x = 1,196,416.04 × 482,305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,512.90x = 577,038,033,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,038,033,968.69/798,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,640.85

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