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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,604.32, 1,197,909.60 and 199,566.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,604.32, 1,197,909.60 and 199,566.15 is: 299,350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,604.32 : 1,197,909.60 = 199,566.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,604.32/1,197,909.60 = 199,566.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,604.32x = 1,197,909.60 × 199,566.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,604.32x = 239,062,206,920.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,062,206,920.04/798,604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,350.00

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