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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,245.78, 1,197,835.29 and 597,987.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,245.78, 1,197,835.29 and 597,987.11 is: 896,207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,245.78 : 1,197,835.29 = 597,987.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,245.78/1,197,835.29 = 597,987.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,245.78x = 1,197,835.29 × 597,987.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,245.78x = 716,290,057,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,290,057,333.94/799,245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,207.49

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