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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,518.22, 1,196,423.91 and 482,310.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,518.22, 1,196,423.91 and 482,310.78 is: 722,648.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,518.22 : 1,196,423.91 = 482,310.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,518.22/1,196,423.91 = 482,310.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,518.22x = 1,196,423.91 × 482,310.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,518.22x = 577,048,149,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,048,149,242.75/798,518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,648.69

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