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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,625.17, 1,197,940.84 and 199,586.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,625.17, 1,197,940.84 and 199,586.97 is: 299,381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,625.17 : 1,197,940.84 = 199,586.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,625.17/1,197,940.84 = 199,586.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,625.17x = 1,197,940.84 × 199,586.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,625.17x = 239,093,381,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,093,381,995.89/798,625.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,381.23

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