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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,660.48, 1,198,898.16 and 484,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,660.48, 1,198,898.16 and 484,042.72 is: 725,705.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,660.48 : 1,198,898.16 = 484,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,660.48/1,198,898.16 = 484,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,660.48x = 1,198,898.16 × 484,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,660.48x = 580,317,926,369.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,317,926,369.40/799,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,705.40

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