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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,507.65, 1,198,919.90 and 462,780.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,507.65, 1,198,919.90 and 462,780.72 is: 693,973.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,507.65 : 1,198,919.90 = 462,780.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,507.65/1,198,919.90 = 462,780.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,507.65x = 1,198,919.90 × 462,780.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,507.65x = 554,837,012,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,837,012,230.42/799,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,973.36

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