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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,973.40, 1,198,460.10 and 379,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,973.40, 1,198,460.10 and 379,069.40 is: 568,604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,973.40 : 1,198,460.10 = 379,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,973.40/1,198,460.10 = 379,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,973.40x = 1,198,460.10 × 379,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,973.40x = 454,299,551,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,299,551,030.94/798,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,604.10

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