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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,800.67, 1,197,501.17 and 300,514.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,800.67, 1,197,501.17 and 300,514.59 is: 450,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,800.67 : 1,197,501.17 = 300,514.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,800.67/1,197,501.17 = 300,514.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,800.67x = 1,197,501.17 × 300,514.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,800.67x = 359,866,571,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,866,571,624.50/798,800.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,508.60

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