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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,966.20, 1,198,449.30 and 425,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,966.20, 1,198,449.30 and 425,718.20 is: 638,577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,966.20 : 1,198,449.30 = 425,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,966.20/1,198,449.30 = 425,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,966.20x = 1,198,449.30 × 425,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,966.20x = 510,201,678,787.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,201,678,787.26/798,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,577.30

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