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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,274.59, 1,197,878.40 and 598,015.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,274.59, 1,197,878.40 and 598,015.90 is: 896,250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,274.59 : 1,197,878.40 = 598,015.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,274.59/1,197,878.40 = 598,015.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,274.59x = 1,197,878.40 × 598,015.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,274.59x = 716,350,329,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,350,329,466.56/799,274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,250.60

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