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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,550.11, 1,196,613 and 585,459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,550.11, 1,196,613 and 585,459.90 is: 877,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,550.11 : 1,196,613 = 585,459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,550.11/1,196,613 = 585,459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,550.11x = 1,196,613 × 585,459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,550.11x = 700,568,927,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,568,927,318.70/798,550.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,301.15

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