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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,977.36, 1,190,840.98 and 659,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,977.36, 1,190,840.98 and 659,902.30 is: 989,749.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,977.36 : 1,190,840.98 = 659,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,977.36/1,190,840.98 = 659,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,977.36x = 1,190,840.98 × 659,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,977.36x = 785,838,705,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,838,705,691.87/793,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,749.51

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