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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,565, 1,197,257.01 and 482,951.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,565, 1,197,257.01 and 482,951.74 is: 724,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,565 : 1,197,257.01 = 482,951.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,565/1,197,257.01 = 482,951.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,565x = 1,197,257.01 × 482,951.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,565x = 578,217,356,206.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,217,356,206.70/798,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,070.50

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