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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,608.52, 1,197,907.92 and 199,566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,608.52, 1,197,907.92 and 199,566.60 is: 299,348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,608.52 : 1,197,907.92 = 199,566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,608.52/1,197,907.92 = 199,566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,608.52x = 1,197,907.92 × 199,566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,608.52x = 239,062,410,707.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,062,410,707.47/798,608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,348.69

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