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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,354.86, 1,196,883.68 and 608,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,354.86, 1,196,883.68 and 608,908 is: 911,725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,354.86 : 1,196,883.68 = 608,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,354.86/1,196,883.68 = 608,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,354.86x = 1,196,883.68 × 608,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,354.86x = 728,792,047,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,792,047,821.44/799,354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,725.30

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