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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,001.12, 1,195,268.40 and 656,411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,001.12, 1,195,268.40 and 656,411.04 is: 984,424.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,001.12 : 1,195,268.40 = 656,411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,001.12/1,195,268.40 = 656,411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,001.12x = 1,195,268.40 × 656,411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,001.12x = 784,587,373,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,587,373,523.14/797,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,424.43

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