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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,277.80, 1,198,916.70 and 483,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,277.80, 1,198,916.70 and 483,572.20 is: 725,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,277.80 : 1,198,916.70 = 483,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,277.80/1,198,916.70 = 483,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,277.80x = 1,198,916.70 × 483,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,277.80x = 579,762,786,235.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,762,786,235.74/799,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,358.30

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