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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,252.56, 1,197,845.40 and 597,993.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,252.56, 1,197,845.40 and 597,993.90 is: 896,217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,252.56 : 1,197,845.40 = 597,993.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,252.56/1,197,845.40 = 597,993.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,252.56x = 1,197,845.40 × 597,993.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,252.56x = 716,304,242,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,304,242,343.06/799,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,217.64

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