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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,245.28, 1,197,834.54 and 597,986.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,245.28, 1,197,834.54 and 597,986.61 is: 896,206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,245.28 : 1,197,834.54 = 597,986.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,245.28/1,197,834.54 = 597,986.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,245.28x = 1,197,834.54 × 597,986.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,245.28x = 716,289,015,915.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,289,015,915.51/799,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,206.75

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