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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,753.96, 1,198,932.84 and 372,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,753.96, 1,198,932.84 and 372,580.56 is: 559,244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,753.96 : 1,198,932.84 = 372,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,753.96/1,198,932.84 = 372,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,753.96x = 1,198,932.84 × 372,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,753.96x = 446,699,068,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,699,068,929.59/798,753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,244.89

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