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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,277.08, 1,197,882.16 and 598,018.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,277.08, 1,197,882.16 and 598,018.40 is: 896,254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,277.08 : 1,197,882.16 = 598,018.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,277.08/1,197,882.16 = 598,018.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,277.08x = 1,197,882.16 × 598,018.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,277.08x = 716,355,572,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,355,572,711.74/799,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,254.37

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