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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,287.86, 1,194,750.35 and 656,136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,287.86, 1,194,750.35 and 656,136.15 is: 983,231.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,287.86 : 1,194,750.35 = 656,136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,287.86/1,194,750.35 = 656,136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,287.86x = 1,194,750.35 × 656,136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,287.86x = 783,918,888,886.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,918,888,886.40/797,287.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,231.94

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