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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,598.80, 1,197,898.20 and 325,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,598.80, 1,197,898.20 and 325,623.60 is: 488,435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,598.80 : 1,197,898.20 = 325,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,598.80/1,197,898.20 = 325,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,598.80x = 1,197,898.20 × 325,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,598.80x = 390,063,924,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,063,924,317.52/798,598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,435.40

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