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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,501.62, 1,198,911.03 and 462,774.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,501.62, 1,198,911.03 and 462,774.69 is: 693,964.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,501.62 : 1,198,911.03 = 462,774.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,501.62/1,198,911.03 = 462,774.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,501.62x = 1,198,911.03 × 462,774.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,501.62x = 554,825,680,245.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,825,680,245.83/799,501.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,964.42

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