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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,516.30, 1,196,777.66 and 399,271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,516.30, 1,196,777.66 and 399,271.25 is: 598,408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,516.30 : 1,196,777.66 = 399,271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,516.30/1,196,777.66 = 399,271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,516.30x = 1,196,777.66 × 399,271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,516.30x = 477,838,911,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,838,911,032.88/798,516.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,408.46

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