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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,985.80, 1,196,868.30 and 520,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,985.80, 1,196,868.30 and 520,049.80 is: 778,052.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,985.80 : 1,196,868.30 = 520,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,985.80/1,196,868.30 = 520,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,985.80x = 1,196,868.30 × 520,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,985.80x = 622,431,120,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,431,120,041.34/799,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,052.71

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