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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,273.59, 1,197,876.90 and 598,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,273.59, 1,197,876.90 and 598,014.90 is: 896,249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,273.59 : 1,197,876.90 = 598,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,273.59/1,197,876.90 = 598,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,273.59x = 1,197,876.90 × 598,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,273.59x = 716,348,234,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,348,234,565.81/799,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,249.10

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