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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,251.48, 1,198,098 and 319,336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,251.48, 1,198,098 and 319,336.20 is: 478,692.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,251.48 : 1,198,098 = 319,336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,251.48/1,198,098 = 319,336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,251.48x = 1,198,098 × 319,336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,251.48x = 382,596,062,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,596,062,547.60/799,251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,692.97

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