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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,758.08, 1,197,786.72 and 299,772.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,758.08, 1,197,786.72 and 299,772.16 is: 449,526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,758.08 : 1,197,786.72 = 299,772.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,758.08/1,197,786.72 = 299,772.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,758.08x = 1,197,786.72 × 299,772.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,758.08x = 359,063,112,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,063,112,273.72/798,758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,526.74

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