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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,495.61, 1,198,902.02 and 462,768.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,495.61, 1,198,902.02 and 462,768.68 is: 693,955.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,495.61 : 1,198,902.02 = 462,768.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,495.61/1,198,902.02 = 462,768.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,495.61x = 1,198,902.02 × 462,768.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,495.61x = 554,814,309,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,814,309,398.91/799,495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,955.42

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