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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,602.55, 1,196,691.74 and 585,512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,602.55, 1,196,691.74 and 585,512.32 is: 877,379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,602.55 : 1,196,691.74 = 585,512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,602.55/1,196,691.74 = 585,512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,602.55x = 1,196,691.74 × 585,512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,602.55x = 700,677,757,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,677,757,012.24/798,602.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,379.81

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