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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,766.80, 1,198,150.20 and 483,838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,766.80, 1,198,150.20 and 483,838.80 is: 725,758.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,766.80 : 1,198,150.20 = 483,838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,766.80/1,198,150.20 = 483,838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,766.80x = 1,198,150.20 × 483,838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,766.80x = 579,711,554,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,711,554,987.76/798,766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,758.20

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