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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,214.48, 1,197,788.36 and 597,955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,214.48, 1,197,788.36 and 597,955.80 is: 896,160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,214.48 : 1,197,788.36 = 597,955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,214.48/1,197,788.36 = 597,955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,214.48x = 1,197,788.36 × 597,955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,214.48x = 716,224,501,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,224,501,899.92/799,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,160.57

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