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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,624.42, 1,197,939.71 and 199,586.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,624.42, 1,197,939.71 and 199,586.21 is: 299,380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,624.42 : 1,197,939.71 = 199,586.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,624.42/1,197,939.71 = 199,586.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,624.42x = 1,197,939.71 × 199,586.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,624.42x = 239,092,239,539.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,092,239,539.77/798,624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,380.08

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