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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,239.79, 1,197,826.31 and 597,981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,239.79, 1,197,826.31 and 597,981.12 is: 896,198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,239.79 : 1,197,826.31 = 597,981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,239.79/1,197,826.31 = 597,981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,239.79x = 1,197,826.31 × 597,981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,239.79x = 716,277,515,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,277,515,422.37/799,239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,198.52

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