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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,528.72, 1,196,439.66 and 482,321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,528.72, 1,196,439.66 and 482,321.28 is: 722,664.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,528.72 : 1,196,439.66 = 482,321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,528.72/1,196,439.66 = 482,321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,528.72x = 1,196,439.66 × 482,321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,528.72x = 577,068,308,253.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,068,308,253.97/798,528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,664.44

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