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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,288.86, 1,194,751.85 and 656,137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,288.86, 1,194,751.85 and 656,137.15 is: 983,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,288.86 : 1,194,751.85 = 656,137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,288.86/1,194,751.85 = 656,137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,288.86x = 1,194,751.85 × 656,137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,288.86x = 783,921,073,816.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,921,073,816.23/797,288.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,233.45

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