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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,216.17, 1,197,790.89 and 597,957.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,216.17, 1,197,790.89 and 597,957.49 is: 896,163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,216.17 : 1,197,790.89 = 597,957.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,216.17/1,197,790.89 = 597,957.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,216.17x = 1,197,790.89 × 597,957.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,216.17x = 716,228,033,384.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,228,033,384.16/799,216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,163.10

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