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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,814.39, 1,198,816.68 and 586,131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,814.39, 1,198,816.68 and 586,131.88 is: 879,634.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,814.39 : 1,198,816.68 = 586,131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,814.39/1,198,816.68 = 586,131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,814.39x = 1,198,816.68 × 586,131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,814.39x = 702,664,674,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,664,674,423.76/798,814.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,634.47

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