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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,056.72, 1,197,220.68 and 439,528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,056.72, 1,197,220.68 and 439,528.32 is: 658,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,056.72 : 1,197,220.68 = 439,528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,056.72/1,197,220.68 = 439,528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,056.72x = 1,197,220.68 × 439,528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,056.72x = 526,212,394,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,212,394,149.66/799,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,541.98

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