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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,518.05, 1,196,780.28 and 399,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,518.05, 1,196,780.28 and 399,273 is: 598,411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,518.05 : 1,196,780.28 = 399,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,518.05/1,196,780.28 = 399,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,518.05x = 1,196,780.28 × 399,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,518.05x = 477,842,052,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,842,052,736.44/798,518.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,411.09

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