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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,532.80, 1,197,799.20 and 483,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,532.80, 1,197,799.20 and 483,604.80 is: 725,407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,532.80 : 1,197,799.20 = 483,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,532.80/1,197,799.20 = 483,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,532.80x = 1,197,799.20 × 483,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,532.80x = 579,261,442,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,261,442,556.16/798,532.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,407.20

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