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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,511.84, 1,198,926.40 and 462,784.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,511.84, 1,198,926.40 and 462,784.96 is: 693,979.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,511.84 : 1,198,926.40 = 462,784.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,511.84/1,198,926.40 = 462,784.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,511.84x = 1,198,926.40 × 462,784.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,511.84x = 554,845,106,066.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,845,106,066.94/799,511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,979.85

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