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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,601.55, 1,196,690.24 and 585,511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,601.55, 1,196,690.24 and 585,511.32 is: 877,378.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,601.55 : 1,196,690.24 = 585,511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,601.55/1,196,690.24 = 585,511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,601.55x = 1,196,690.24 × 585,511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,601.55x = 700,675,683,517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,675,683,517.30/798,601.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,378.31

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