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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,708.80, 1,197,619.20 and 424,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,708.80, 1,197,619.20 and 424,905.60 is: 636,325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,708.80 : 1,197,619.20 = 424,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,708.80/1,197,619.20 = 424,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,708.80x = 1,197,619.20 × 424,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,708.80x = 508,875,104,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,875,104,747.52/799,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,325.50

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